BPD Sales Product Specialist - MRO

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.

This position will 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 and personnel. The Specialist will be responsible to coordinate with the Account Managers to identify (MRO) Maintenance Repair Operations, plant floor, and storeroom opportunities.

The ideal candidate should reside in the Midwest.

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 graduate 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.

• Strong mechanical aptitude.

• Occasional International travel required.

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.

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.