Sales Development Associate - 2026

As a Sales Development Associate with Bunzl Distribution, you will participate in an 12-month+ training program in St. Louis, Missouri with four to six of your peers. In this program, the company will invest every resource in you to teach you the ins and outs of the global Bunzl business, and how to drive profitable growth as a Bunzl Sales Rep. Upon graduation from the training program, you will be relocated into the field to drive sales within your assigned territory. Bunzl has locations all over the United States with ample opportunity for growth and professional development.This role is located on-site in St. Louis, Missouri. The target start date is July 2026. Responsibilities:Participate in the Sales Development Program initiatives as assignedSuccessful completion of Phases I, II, and III to graduate from the programResponsible for meeting or exceeding sales and margin goalsDemonstrate outstanding customer service to build relationships and ensure customer satisfactionPresent new items, identify and close sales to existing customersWork with manufacturers' representatives to sell promoted itemsAttend sales meetings and meet with sales manager on a regular basisCommunicate and cooperate in a productive manner with all departmentsUtilize all appropriate VIP (Dimensions of Professional selling) techniques and methodologiesPerform other duties and responsibilities as requiredRequirements:High school diploma or GED equivalent required.Bachelor's degree in professional Selling, Marketing or Business preferred Ability to self-motivate and work independently, with minimal supervisionOutstanding customer service skills and the ability to work in a team setting with a diverse group of employees, managers, and outside partiesExceptional analytical, organizational, and oralwritten communication skillsAbility to utilize acceptable mathematical skillsDemonstrate a friendly and professional experienceAbility to effectively use Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word and ExcelPrevious experience selling in a paper, packaging, janitorialsanitation or food service distribution industry is preferredStrong planning, organizational and time management skills, as well as strong analytical problem-solving skills.Must be a self-starter with strong leadership skills and a creative initiator with the ability to motivate.Must be team orientated with excellent customer service and selling skills.Must be able to travel, with overnight stays a minimum of 2-3 nights per week.Bunzl North America 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 exceed $10 billion in sales. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Bunzl operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 10,000 team members and over 400,000 supplies, Bunzl is recognized as a leading supplier across North Americaand proudly certified as a Great Place to Work. At Bunzl, youll find Unlimited Potential Your Career - - Our Future!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, sexgender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Created: 2026-02-06