Sales Rep ( Monte Package Company)

Bunzl Distribution NA • Hagar Township, MI

2d

About The Position

Monte Package Company, a Bunzl Agriculture Group company, is seeking a Sales
Representative with proven sales experience and interest in growing their
career. The primary focus will be responsible for creating, developing and
driving sales within the following target markets: fresh produce growers,
produce re-packers, shippers, food processors and distribution accounts.

The Sales Rep will be responsible for building customer relationships, handling
customer complaints and inquiries, working with vendors on new and existing
products, as well as working effectively with other team members to drive
customer results.

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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's degree in business, Professional Selling, Marketing, or related field preferred
• 4+ years of outside sales experience in at least one of the following markets: agriculture, food processing, produce packaging, produce re-packers, custom print packaging, corrugated, flexible packaging, clamshells is preferred
• Required to work independently and set goals for branch development and success
• 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
• Moderate travel with overnight stays
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office products, such as Outlook, Word and Excel

Responsibilities

• Promote new products to existing customer base
• Establish and grow new accounts
• 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 to ensure and protect margins
• Grow territory with topline and bottom-line results with the goal of adding additional sales personnel
• Participate in industry functions
• Work with management to develop marketing communications, including marketing collateral, promotional items, direct mail and websites
• involved in the development of new designs and projects
• Collaborate outside vendors on new materials and innovative packaging solutions with regards to produce packaging

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance available to employees and eligible dependents starting the first day of the month after 30 days of employment (unless otherwise specified by a collective bargaining agreement).
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match of $0.75 per $1.00 contributed, up to 6% of eligible pay, available after 30 days.
• Paid time off, including (Pro-rated based on hire date): 10 vacation days and 2 personal days annually (prorated in the first year based on hire date). 40 hours sick for exempt | 56 hours sick for non-exempt per year, in accordance with Washington State law. 6 paid national holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Please refer to the Benefits & Perks section on our career webpage for more details
• Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees