Sales Representative - BUNZL
Riverside, MI
About the Job
Description
Monte Package Company, a division of Bunzl Agriculture Group, is currently seeking a Sales Representative with proven sales experience and interest in growing their career. The primary focus will be responsible for creating, developing and driving sales within the following target markets: fresh produce growers, produce re-packers, shippers, food processors and distribution accounts.
The Sales Rep will be responsible for building customer relationships, handling customer complaints and inquiries, working with vendors on new and existing products, as well as working effectively with other team members to drive customer results.
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:_
+ Promote new products to existing customer base
+ Establish and grow new accounts
+ Sell into existing accounts value added products: custom print packaging, industrial bags, high-end flexible packaging, clamshells, corrugated, packaging machinery, labels, RPC labels, soaker pads, stretch wrap, etc.
+ Provide timely and accurate sales forecast to operational team to ensure inventory levels are up to date
+ Evaluate pricing to ensure and protect margins
+ Grow territory with topline and bottom line results with the goal of adding additional sales personnel
+ Participate in industry functions
+ Work with management to develop marketing communications, including marketing collateral, promotional items, direct mail and websites
+ Assist in the development of new designs and projects
+ Work with outside vendors on new materials and innovative packaging solutions with regards to produce packaging
_Requirements:_
+ Bachelor's degree in Professional Selling, Marketing, Business or related field preferred
+ Must have 4+ years of outside sales experience in at least one of the following markets: agriculture, food processing, produce packaging, produce re-packers, custom print packaging, corrugated, flexible packaging, clamshells
+ Required to work independently and set goals for branch development and success
+ 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 communication skills
+ Ability to utilize acceptable mathematical skills
+ Moderate travel with overnight stays
+ Demonstrate a friendly and professional experience
+ Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office products, such as Outlook, Word and Excel
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 $12 billion. Bunzl North America is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Bunzl North America owns and operates more than 200 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 8,000 employees and 400,000 plus supplies, Bunzl is regarded as a leading supplier in North America.
_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._
Monte Package Company, a division of Bunzl Agriculture Group, is currently seeking a Sales Representative with proven sales experience and interest in growing their career. The primary focus will be responsible for creating, developing and driving sales within the following target markets: fresh produce growers, produce re-packers, shippers, food processors and distribution accounts.
The Sales Rep will be responsible for building customer relationships, handling customer complaints and inquiries, working with vendors on new and existing products, as well as working effectively with other team members to drive customer results.
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:_
+ Promote new products to existing customer base
+ Establish and grow new accounts
+ Sell into existing accounts value added products: custom print packaging, industrial bags, high-end flexible packaging, clamshells, corrugated, packaging machinery, labels, RPC labels, soaker pads, stretch wrap, etc.
+ Provide timely and accurate sales forecast to operational team to ensure inventory levels are up to date
+ Evaluate pricing to ensure and protect margins
+ Grow territory with topline and bottom line results with the goal of adding additional sales personnel
+ Participate in industry functions
+ Work with management to develop marketing communications, including marketing collateral, promotional items, direct mail and websites
+ Assist in the development of new designs and projects
+ Work with outside vendors on new materials and innovative packaging solutions with regards to produce packaging
_Requirements:_
+ Bachelor's degree in Professional Selling, Marketing, Business or related field preferred
+ Must have 4+ years of outside sales experience in at least one of the following markets: agriculture, food processing, produce packaging, produce re-packers, custom print packaging, corrugated, flexible packaging, clamshells
+ Required to work independently and set goals for branch development and success
+ 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 communication skills
+ Ability to utilize acceptable mathematical skills
+ Moderate travel with overnight stays
+ Demonstrate a friendly and professional experience
+ Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office products, such as Outlook, Word and Excel
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 $12 billion. Bunzl North America is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Bunzl North America owns and operates more than 200 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 8,000 employees and 400,000 plus supplies, Bunzl is regarded as a leading supplier in North America.
_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._
Source : BUNZL