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Description

Monte Package Company, a fast-growing company within the Bunzl Agriculture Group, is looking for a Category Manager who will work closely with the warehouse, headquarters, and satellite offices to facilitate sales growth with produce packers, shippers, food processors and distributor customers. Additionally, the Category Manager will be responsible for servicing and managing top-tier customers while fostering and establishing relationships. This role will generate new business, working with vendors on new and existing products as well as working effectively with cross functional teams to drive customer results. The ideal candidate will live in the Lakeland or Tampa, Florida area.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 every quarter to ensure and protect margins.

• Grow territory with topline and bottom-line results.

• Participate in Industry Association Functions

• Work with management to develop marketing communications including marketing collateral, promotional items, direct mail, and web sites.

• Assist in the development of new designs and projects.

• Work with outside vendors on new materials and new innovative packaging solutions with regards to produce packaging

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 4+ years of produce sales experience in at least one of the following markets: food processing, produce packaging, produce re-packers, custom print packaging, industrial bags, corrugated, flexible packaging, clamshells.

• Experience in agricultural sales/operations in berries is highly desired.

• 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 oral/written communication skills

• Moderate travel with overnight stays

• Demonstrate a friendly and professional experience.

• Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Work and Excel

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 $12 billion. Bunzl North America is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Bunzl North America owns and operates more than 200 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 8,000 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.