**Description** Bunzl Distribution is hiring a Sales Representative for our Processor Division. This is a Field Sales position, based in the Alabama or Mississippi area, that will be responsible for creating, developing and driving sales within the following target markets: bakery/produce/meat processing/dairy, industrial packaging, personal protection, safety equipment, sanitation, material handling and other plant supply needs. In addition to serving as a business development partner, the Sales Rep will build customer relationships, handle customer complaints and inquiries, and effectively communicate with all appropriate internal departments. 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. **_Responsibilities:_** + Increase sales through greater penetration within existing accounts, while also prospecting and building business with new accounts + Responsible for meeting or exceeding sales and margin goals + Demonstrate outstanding customer service to build relationships and ensure customer satisfaction + Implement and manage pricing strategies within all accounts + Work with manufacturers' representatives to sell promoted items + Attend sales meetings and meet with Sales Manager on a regular basis + Communicate and cooperate in a productive manner with all departments + Utilize all appropriate (Dimensions of Professional Selling) techniques and methodologies **_Requirements:_** + High school graduate required; Bachelor's degree in Professional Selling, Marketing or Business a plus + Must have practical sales experience in at least one of the following markets: food/meat processing, dairy processing, industrial processing, plant operating supplies, personal protection equipment or related safety items + Previous experience selling in a packaging, janitorial/sanitation, dairy processing, or food service distribution industry is preferred + Must be self-motivated + 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 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; experience with Dynamics 365 preferred + Significant travel is required, sometimes with overnight stays **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._ Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)