Key Account Manager (Cordova)

Cordova Safety Products, a leading company in the Bunzl Safety Division, is a supplier of personal protective equipment to all Industrial Distribution Channels throughout North America.  The Key account Manager will be based in the Territory comprising Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Illinois and will be responsible for the performance of all sales-related activities to drive growth and new business within a defined account mix while prospecting and closing new business at the same time. 

 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.   

Responsibilities:

• Increase sales through greater penetration within existing accounts while prospecting and building business with new accounts.
• Demonstrate outstanding customer service to build relationships and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Present new product offerings, identify growth areas for accounts, work on conversions, and additional help for your accounts to increase their business.
• Account visits are required. This includes the planning and execution of setting up sales meeting and end user calls.
• Handling all needs of your account from questions on conversion opportunities, stock levels, delivery information, credit questions, or anything needed for your account. A Customer Service Representative will be assigned to your accounts for assistance.
• Implement and manage pricing strategies within all assigned accounts.
• Attend sales meetings and all meetings required to fulfil the duties of a Territory Sales Representative.
• Submit required reports accurately and on time.
• Communicate and cooperate in a productive manner with all departments.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Professional Selling, Marketing or Business is preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• 3 to 5 years previous selling experience in industry specific (PPE) categories preferred
• Required to work independently with minimal supervision
• Requires positive customer service skills and the ability to work in a team setting with a diverse group of employees, managers, and external contacts.
• Analytical, organizational, and oral/written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Travel within the territory will be approximately 10 days a month

So, what are you waiting for? A new career awaits you with endless opportunities.

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 sales in excess of $10 billion.  Bunzl North America is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.  Bunzl North America owns and operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 5,000 employees and 400,000 plus supplies, Bunzl is regarded as a leading supplier in North America.

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.