**Description**

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.

This position will be responsible for creating, developing, and driving product line growth (PLG) within the following target markets: bakery, produce, and meat processing. In addition to serving as a business development partner, the Specialist will build customer relationships, handle customer complaints and inquiries, and effectively communicate with all appropriate internal departments and personnel. The Specialist will be responsible to coordinate with the Account Managers to identify (MRO) Maintenance Repair Operations, plant floor, and storeroom opportunities.

**The ideal candidate should reside in the Midwest.**

**_Responsibilities:_**

Increase PLG through greater penetration within existing accounts, while also building business with new accounts

Demonstrate outstanding customer service to build relationships and ensure customer satisfaction

Implement and manage pricing strategies within all accounts

Initiate additional sales by identifying Cost Savings Opportunities (Consolidate MFGs, Item Level Pricing, Inventory Reduction)

Attend meetings and meet with manager on a regular basis

Communicate and cooperate in a productive manner with all departments

Utilize all appropriate VIP (Dimensions of Professional Selling) techniques and methodologies

**_Requirements:_**

High school graduate required: Bachelor's degree preferred.

Required to work independently, with minimal supervision.

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 oral/written 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 required.

Experience with IBM I-Series/AS400 operating system highly desired.

Significant travel is required often with overnight stays.

Strong mechanical aptitude.

Occasional International travel required.

**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 contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)