Outside Sales Representative

Bunzl Ag, a Bunzl company, is hiring an Outside Sales Rep to join our team. The Bunzl Agriculture Group, provides quality produce packaging, supplies, and technology to the produce grower industry. If you have a passion for Sales and are looking for a company with a positive and collaborative environment with excellent benefits, you have found the right place!

The Sales Representative will have proven sales experience in the agriculture industry and is interested in going to the next level. This position will be responsible for creating, developing, and driving sales within the following target markets: Produce re-packers, Food Processors as well as Industrial Accounts. In addition to serving as a business development partner, the Sales Representative 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. We provide opportunities for our employees so that they may progress within our company based on their talents, experiences, and their aptitude.

Responsibilities

Promote new products within existing customer base
Cold call new accounts
Increase current product penetration within current customers
Sell into existing accounts value-added products: custom print packaging, industrial bags, high end flexible packaging, clamshells, corrugated, packaging machinery, labels, RPC labels, soaker pads, stretch wrap, etc.
Provide timely and accurate sales forecast to operational team to ensure inventory levels are up-to-date
Evaluate pricing every quarter to ensure and protect margins
Participate in industry association functions, including attendance at industry trade shows to promote products
Work with management to develop marketing communications, including marketing collateral, promotional items, direct mail and websites
Assist in the development of new designs and projects, along with continued product improvement
Work with outside vendors on new materials and new innovative packaging solutions with regards to produce packaging

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor's degree in Professional Selling, Marketing or Business a plus but not required
5+ years of outside sales experience in selling into the agriculture space, with packaging and/or label sales to this industry a plus 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 communication skills
Ability to utilize acceptable mathematical skills
Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word and Excel required

Bunzl Ag's salary range is 60k-70k plus vehicle allowance, plus future commission eligibility based on geographic Territory.

Who We Are

Bunzl Canada Inc. (bunzlcanada.ca) provides the cleaning and hygiene products, food and retail packaging, safety products and industrial supplies that keep over 45,000 Canadian businesses running, every day. With over 1100 employees, we are one of the largest, most successful global companies in Canada with a long-standing track record of retaining, developing, and investing in our people.

What We Believe

Bunzl believes in the Power of People. We put our people first.

We believe through diversity we build strength.
We believe that an entrepreneurial spirit provides endless possibilities.
We believe that together we can achieve anything.
We believe through innovation we can find dynamic solutions.
We believe that motivated people create happy customers.
We believe everyone counts at Bunzl.
We believe that when you join our team, your potential is unlimited.

At Bunzl, we believe in you!

What's in it for you?

Come showcase what you can do in a fast-moving, evolving company that provides competitive compensation, benefits, RRSP Match, Share Save (Stock) opportunities, performance incentives and career development opportunities. You'll find the support, leadership, and workplace culture you need to achieve your full potential. When you are successful, we are successful! At Bunzl, we don't just say our people are our greatest asset, we really mean it. Let's talk about your future.

Interview guidance

Bunzl is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment reflecting the diversity of the communities in which we operate. If requested, we will provide reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process for persons with disabilities.

Only applicants moving forward in the process will be contacted
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