National Account Coordinator- Distribution

The National Account Coordinator is focused on proactive management of assigned accounts, to ensure that each customer is managed and operates with maximum efficiency. Duties include cross-functional collaboration, internal and external relationship management, translating customer needs internally, meeting our business objectives, and improving overall productivity.

This position adds value by identifying and escalating any exceptions and requires independent decision making to proactively resolve issues and execute critical processes. This position is the point of contact for other departments related to operational activity, such as Customer Experience, Purchasing, Accounting, Production, Costing, Warehouse Ops, Marketing, and IT.

This is an onsite role, day shift M-F. It can sit in at any of our US Bunzl locations. There may be some flexibility to work from home 1-2 days per month if needed.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the National Account Sales Team in executing sales operational processes that enable commercial team members to focus on customer-facing revenue generating activities; overall performance, profitability and growth opportunities.
• Create and maintains critical National Account information such as customer company profiles, customer and vendor contracts, marketing programs, National price files, National part files and National customer contacts.
• Manage various critical processes, including but not limited to, new customer set-up, forecasting, inventory overview/fill rate reviews, drop ship execution, order processing, accounting accuracy, A/R aging reduction, report management and customer account maintenance, both nationally and locally.
• Contribute to development of sales and marketing strategies and approaches for various products and services such as marketing calendar, special promotions, campaigns, sponsored events, etc.
• Responsible for the operational implementation of new business opportunities. Including, but not limited to: Customer engagement, coordination with internal stakeholders through customer on-boarding, continuous review of project/opportunity management throughout lifecycle.
• Collaborate with National Account Managers in development of proposals and sales presentations that includes generation of sellable insights and pricing analysis, in partnership with Category Mgmt. & other internal teams
• Facilitate collaborative forecasting process to provide accurate forecasts that drive purchase order decisions by the branches, optimizes future inventory levels, and maximizes service levels to customers
• Facilitate multiple recurring customer-facing and internal (Sales & Marketing) meetings and disseminate critical information and see-through execution of action items.

Requirements:

• High School diploma required
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or relevant field preferred. 
•  3-5 years’ related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong understanding sales and sales operations practices.
• Proven and accomplished in executing against deliverables.
• Ability to analyze information and determine appropriate action and to transfer previous learning to current situations.
• Exceptional communication skills and capable of forging strong, impactful cross-functional relationships.
• Exceptional EQ and teamwork are required.
• Knowledge of one or more Bunzl operational areas (customer service, warehousing, finance, purchasing, inventory management) a strong plus.
• Excellent project management, organizational and planning skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks, projects and meet deadlines.
• Outstanding attention to detail, flexibility with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Persistence coupled with the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to exercise discretion and good judgment, work with minimal supervision and maintain confidentiality of shared information and/or assignments.
• Ability to identify potential issues, rectify existing concerns and mitigate obstacles with a heightened sense of urgency

What’s in it for you?

The perks of being a Bunzl team member don’t stop at being part of a great team or being values 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.

• • Bunzl salary range is $50,000-$65,000 based on education, experience and location
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits effective the 1^st day of the month after 30 days – Minimum 30 hours per week
  • Paid Time Off – Vacation, Sick, Holidays and Personal Time
  • 401K with generous company match
  • Additional benefits information can be found on the Bunzl Careers home page under Benefits and Perks   
  • Bunzl will be taking ongoing application for the role until the position is filled 

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

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.

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.

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Salary : $50,000 - $65,000