Sales Representative – Redistribution

Bunzl Distribution NA

Sales Representative for Bunzl Distribution managing sales targets in Illinois. Focused on account management and new business development in a B2B sales environment.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $65,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Increase sales through prospecting and building business with new accounts
Manage and expand existing customer relationships by delivering exceptional service and driving incremental account growth
Responsible for meeting or exceeding sales and margin KPIs
Demonstrate outstanding customer service to build relationships, ensure customer satisfaction and actively cultivate new customer relationships to realize future sales growth potential
Promote new products and drive sales of Bunzl internal house brands and preferred brands where appropriate
Implement and manage pricing strategies within all accounts
Complete weekly planning and scheduling of customer visits, with a strong understanding of objectives for each visit
Present monthly recaps of targeted sales priorities to sales leadership
Develop a strong understanding of Bunzl products, with the ability to demonstrate features and benefits by using product samples and/or catalog specifications
Establish and grow new accounts
Provide timely and accurate sales forecast to the operational and leadership team to ensure inventory levels are accurate
Evaluate pricing quarterly to maintain and protect margins
Participate in Industry Association Functions such as Trade Showes and other events
Work with outside vendors on new materials and new innovative packaging solutions with regards to packaging

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED Required
Bachelor's degree preferred
2+ years of inside/outside sales experience
Practical sales experience in at least one of the following markets is preferred: food/meat processing, industrial processing, plant operating supplies, personal protection equipment or related safety items
Experience effectively planning daily and weekly sales and operations activity thought your geography
User level proficiency in Windows operating environment and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, TEAMs, Power BI, CoPilot)
Experience with MS Dynamics or another CRM tool
Work effectively in situations that involve change and/or competing demands
Proficient handling of all confidential and time-sensitive material
Strong Results Orientation and Sense of Urgency
High level of Personal Accountability
Ability to Identify and Prioritize Key Initiatives
Daily/weekly travel within the listed geography is required, including overnight stays as needed
Must have and maintain a valid US driver’s license

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

sales experiencepricing strategiessales forecastingcustomer relationship managementproduct demonstrationaccount growthplanning and schedulingmarket analysisinventory managementpackaging solutions

Soft Skills

customer serviceresults orientationsense of urgencypersonal accountabilityprioritizationadaptabilitycommunicationrelationship buildingproblem-solvingtime management

Certifications

High School DiplomaGEDBachelor's degree (preferred)valid US driver’s license