BPD Sales Product Specialist - MRO

Bunzl Processor Division (BPD) is seeking a Sales Product Specialist - MRO to be responsible for creating, developing, and driving product line growth (PLG) within the following target markets: bakery, produce, and meat processing. In addition to serving as a business development partner, the Specialist will build customer relationships, handle customer complaints and inquiries, and effectively communicate with all appropriate internal departments. The Specialist will be responsible for coordinating with the Account Managers to identify MRO, plant floor, and storeroom opportunities.

Only applicants from the following states will be considered: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas.

Responsibilities:

• Increase PLG through greater penetration within existing accounts, while also building business with new accounts
• Demonstrate outstanding customer service to build relationships and ensure customer satisfaction
• Implement and manage pricing strategies within all accounts
• Initiate additional sales by identifying Cost Savings Opportunities (Consolidate MFG’s, Item Level Pricing, Inventory Reduction)
• Attend meetings and meet with manager on a regular basis
• Communicate and cooperate in a productive manner with all departments
• Utilize all appropriate VIP (Dimensions of Professional Selling) techniques and methodologies

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 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 often with overnight stays; occasional international travel required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.

The perks of being a Bunzl team member don’t stop at being part of a great team or being valued as our #1 asset. We offer a full range of benefits to help our employees take care of themselves and their families today, tomorrow and for the future.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits effective the 1st day of the month after 30 days
• Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, Holidays and Personal Time
• 401K with generous company match
• Additional benefit information can be found on the Bunzl Careers home page under Benefits and Perks.

Bunzl North America 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 exceed $10 billion in sales. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Bunzl operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 10,000 team members and over 400,000 supplies, Bunzl is recognized as a leading supplier across North America—and proudly certified as a Great Place to Work®. At Bunzl, you’ll find Unlimited Potential… Your Career - - Our Future!

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.