Sales Rep (BPD Northern CA) at Bunzl

The Sales Rep position for Bunzl Processor is a Field Sales position that will be responsible for creating, developing and driving sales within the following target Markets: bakery/produce/meat processing, industrial packaging, personal protection, safety equipment, sanitation, material handling and other plant supply needs.

In addition to serving as a business development partner, incumbent will build customer relationships, handle customer complaints and inquiries, manage Accounts Receivables, and effectively communicate with all appropriate internal departments/personnel.

The candidate must be based in the northern CA area.

Your career path has many avenues available for you to succeed. Are you looking to advance at a rate that matches your ambition and skill set? At Bunzl, we understand and want to invest in you. With our multi-career options, you’ll not only be able to find the adventure you are looking for today, but can be confident that new opportunities will be there for advancement in your future. 

At Bunzl, we know that our employees are our number one asset. We seek to recruit and retain the right people who are passionate about our business and we provide opportunities for our employees so that they may progress within our company based on their talents, experiences, and their aptitude.    

Responsibilities:

• Increase sales through greater penetration within existing accounts, while also prospecting and building business with new accounts
• Responsible for meeting or exceeding sales and margin goals
• Demonstrate outstanding customer service to build relationships and ensure customer satisfaction
• Implement and manage pricing strategies within all accounts
• Work with manufacturers' representatives to sell promoted items
• Attend sales meetings and meet with sales manager on a regular basis
• Successfully manage accounts receivables
• Communicate and cooperate in a productive manner with all departments
• Utilize all appropriate VIP (Dimensions of Professional Selling) techniques and methodologies

Requirements:

• High school graduate required; Bachelor's degree in Professional Selling, Marketing or Business a plus
• Previous experience selling in a paper, packaging, janitorial/sanitation or foodservice distribution industry is preferred, but not required
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred, but not required
• Required to work independently, with minimal supervision
• Outstanding customer service skills and the ability to work in a team setting with a diverse group of employees, managers and outside parties
• Exceptional analytical, organizational and oral/written communication skills
• Ability to utilize acceptable mathematical skills
• Demonstrate a friendly and professional experience
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word and Excel required
• Experience with IBM I-Series/AS400 operating system highly desired
• Significant travel is required; sometimes with overnight stays

California salary range:  $70-$130K plus commission eligibility based on experience, education and geographic location

So, what are you waiting for? A new career awaits you with endless opportunities.

Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to sales in excess of $10 billion.  Bunzl North America is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.  Bunzl North America owns and operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 5,000 employees and 400,000 plus supplies, Bunzl is regarded as a leading supplier in North America.

Click here to view the California Employee/Applicant Privacy Policy

Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.

Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.  

In addition to serving as a business development partner, incumbent will build customer relationships, handle customer complaints and inquiries, manage Accounts Receivables, and effectively communicate with all appropriate internal departments/personnel.

The candidate must be based in the northern CA area.

Your career path has many avenues available for you to succeed. Are you looking to advance at a rate that matches your ambition and skill set? At Bunzl, we understand and want to invest in you. With our multi-career options, you’ll not only be able to find the adventure you are looking for today, but can be confident that new opportunities will be there for advancement in your future. 

At Bunzl, we know that our employees are our number one asset. We seek to recruit and retain the right people who are passionate about our business and we provide opportunities for our employees so that they may progress within our company based on their talents, experiences, and their aptitude.    

Responsibilities:

• Increase sales through greater penetration within existing accounts, while also prospecting and building business with new accounts
• Responsible for meeting or exceeding sales and margin goals
• Demonstrate outstanding customer service to build relationships and ensure customer satisfaction
• Implement and manage pricing strategies within all accounts
• Work with manufacturers' representatives to sell promoted items
• Attend sales meetings and meet with sales manager on a regular basis
• Successfully manage accounts receivables
• Communicate and cooperate in a productive manner with all departments
• Utilize all appropriate VIP (Dimensions of Professional Selling) techniques and methodologies

Requirements:

• High school graduate required; Bachelor's degree in Professional Selling, Marketing or Business a plus
• Previous experience selling in a paper, packaging, janitorial/sanitation or foodservice distribution industry is preferred, but not required
• Required to work independently, with minimal supervision
• Outstanding customer service skills and the ability to work in a team setting with a diverse group of employees, managers and outside parties
• Exceptional analytical, organizational and oral/written communication skills
• Ability to utilize acceptable mathematical skills
• Demonstrate a friendly and professional experience
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word and Excel required
• Experience with IBM I-Series/AS400 operating system highly desired
• Significant travel is required; sometimes with overnight stays

California salary range:  $70-$130K plus commission eligibility based on experience, education and geographic location

So, what are you waiting for? A new career awaits you with endless opportunities.

Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to sales in excess of $10 billion.  Bunzl North America is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.  Bunzl North America owns and operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 5,000 employees and 400,000 plus supplies, Bunzl is regarded as a leading supplier in North America.

Click here to view the California Employee/Applicant Privacy Policy

Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.

Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.  

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)