**Description** MCR Safety, a Bunzl company, is now hiring for a VP, of North America Sales based at our headquarters office in Collierville, TN. The Vice President of North America Sales will lead, manage and execute the sales strategy for the North American market, driving revenue growth and market share for our personal protective equipment (PPE) portfolio of products. This role requires a dynamic leader with a proven track record in sales management, strategic planning, and team leadership within the PPE or related industry. Your career path has many avenues available for you to succeed. Are you looking to advance at a rate that matches your ambition and skill set? At Bunzl, we understand and want to invest in you. With our multi-career options, you’ll not only be able to find the adventure you are looking for today, but can be confident that new opportunities will be there for advancement in your future. 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:_** + Sales Strategy Development: Develop and implement comprehensive sales strategies to achieve company objectives and revenue targets in the North American market. + Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing sales team (internal and third-party manufacturing representative groups), fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. + Market Analysis: Conduct market research and analysis to identify new business opportunities, market trends, and competitive landscape. + Client Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with key distributors and partners to drive sales growth and customer satisfaction. + Sales Performance: Monitor and analyze sales performance metrics, adjusting strategies as needed to ensure targets are met or exceeded. + Budget Management: Prepare and manage the sales budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to maximize gross margin and profits. + Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, including supply chain, marketing, product development, and operations, to align sales strategies with overall business goals. + Reporting: Present sales reports, forecasts, and performance updates to senior management and stakeholders. + Compliance: Ensure all sales activities comply with industry regulations and company policies. **_Requirements:_** + Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or a related field; MBA preferred. + Minimum of 10 years of experience in sales management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within the PPE or related industry. + Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth. + Strong leadership and team management experience, including the ability to hire, train and develop a high performing sales team. + Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. + A results-oriented problem solver who is always looking (at least) one step ahead and can see around the next corner. + Ability to analyze market data and develop strategic sales plans. + Proficiency in CRM software and sales analytics tools. + In-depth knowledge of the PPE industry and market trends. + Experience in B2B sales and managing large national accounts. + Ability to travel up to 60%. **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._ **Qualifications** **Education** **Required** + Bachelor of Arts or better in Business Administration **Preferred** + Masters Business Admin or better in Business Administration **Experience** **Required** + Ability to analyze market data and develop strategic sales plans. + Experience in B2B sales and managing large national accounts. + 10 years: experience in sales management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within the PPE/Safety or related industry.