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 assigned
• Successful completion of Phases I, II, and III to graduate from the program
• Responsible for meeting or exceeding sales and margin goals
• Demonstrate outstanding customer service to build relationships and ensure customer satisfaction
• Present new items, identify and close sales to existing customers
• Work with manufacturers' representatives to sell promoted items
• Attend sales meetings and meet with sales 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
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required

Requirements:

• 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 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
• Previous experience selling in a paper, packaging, janitorial/sanitation or food service distribution industry is preferred
• Strong 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 America-and proudly certified as a Great Place to Work. At Bunzl, you'll 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, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.