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Sales Representative - Bunzl Processor Division (Eastern North Carolina)
Field Sales | Packaging & MRO Focus
The Bunzl Processor Division is seeking a driven, relationship-oriented Sales Representative to expand our footprint and deliver exceptional value across processing and industrial markets in Tennessee. This field-based role focuses on growing revenue, developing new business, and strengthening customer partnerships within bakery, produce, meat processing, industrial packaging, personal protection, safety equipment, sanitation, material handling, and plant supply segments.
Responsibilities:
- Drive sales growth by expanding existing accounts and developing new customer partnerships.
- Consistently achieve or exceed sales and margin targets.
- Deliver exceptional customer service for improved retention and long-term loyalty.
- Develop and manage pricing strategies for all assigned accounts.
- Collaborate with manufacturers’ representatives to promote and sell featured items.
- Participate in sales meetings and maintain communication with the sales manager.
- Work cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure a smooth customer experience.
- Utilize Dimensions of Professional Selling methodologies to manage the full sales cycle.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required
- Bachelor’s degree in professional Selling, Marketing, Business, or related field preferred.
- Required: Proven sales experience in Packaging and/or MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations).
- Experience in food/meat processing, industrial processing, plant operating supplies, PPE, or safety products.
- Background in distribution industries such as paper, packaging, janitorial/sanitation, MRO, food service, or dairy processing.
- Strong self-motivation with the ability to work independently.
- Outstanding customer service skills and effective collaboration with teams and partners.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel); MS Dynamics 365 experience is a plus.
- Willingness to travel frequently, including overnight stays.
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.