National Account Director Jobs in Missouri

INTRODUCTION

Bunzl Processor Division is seeking a Manager of National Accounts. The successful National Account Manager will be responsible for increasing sales within well-established National Key Accounts. This position will also be responsible for creating, developing and driving sales within the following target markets: bakery/produce/meat processing, industrial and technical packaging and safety equipment.

In addition to serving as a business development partner, incumbent will build customer relationships, handle customer complaints and inquiries, manage Accounts Receivables, and effectively communicate with all appropriate internal and external departments/personnel.

The ideal candidate should reside in the Kansas City area.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain key accounts and continue working to grow new business
• Prospect new business within the processor business segment
• Develop an account strategy to grow business and prepare reports of business transactions
• Ability to coordinate sales efforts in the key account base, with existing outside sales force
• Demonstrate outstanding customer service to build relationships and ensure customer satisfaction
• 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 required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience, education and training; bachelor's in professional Selling, Marketing or Business is a plus
• Sales experience in the food/meat processing and/or kill floor with a focus on plant operating supplies, packaging, personal protection equipment, or related safety items is preferred
• Proven track record in growing business
• Must be competitive, driven and self-motivated
• 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
• 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; be willing to travel nationally to multiple locations as needed

The perks of being a Bunzl team member don’t stop at being part of a great team or being valued as our #1 asset. We offer a full range of benefits to help our employees take care of themselves and their families today, tomorrow and for the future.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits effective the 1st day of the month after 30 days
• Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, Holidays and Personal Time
• 401K with generous company match
• Additional benefit information can be found on the Bunzl Careers home page under Benefits and Perks.

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 exceed $10 billion in sales. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Bunzl North America 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.