Regional Sales Representative – Safety

Bunzl Distribution NA

. Actively foster key customer relationships and realize future growth within the territory .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in driving sales growth within the safety industry, particularly in personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety products. Proficient in planning sales activities, managing customer relationships, and providing accurate sales forecasts to optimize inventory management.

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5+ Years Inside/Outside Sales ExperienceSafety Industry ExperienceProficiency in Microsoft OfficeSales ForecastingCustomer Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Sales PlanningSales ForecastingCustomer Relationship ManagementPPE SalesIndustrial Sales

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSelf-StarterAdaptabilityResults-Driven

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeSAP

Industry Keywords

Personal Protective EquipmentSafety ProductsIndustrial ApplicationsConstructionManufacturing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Actively foster key customer relationships and realize future growth within the territory
Make daily sales calls with distributors and end-users
Plan sales activities weekly
Provide bi-monthly recaps of targeted sales priorities
Contact customers to solicit orders, establish new relationships, and grow new accounts
Display or demonstrate products using samples or catalogs and emphasize features
Attend required customer and company-scheduled meetings
Promote new products within the existing customer base
Provide timely and accurate sales forecasts to the Operations team to ensure inventory levels are up-to-date
Evaluate pricing every quarter to ensure and protect margins
Participate in industry association functions
Drive sales growth of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety products for distributors and industrial end-users
Meet with end users in construction, manufacturing, food processing, and other industrial applications

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent
Bachelor's degree in professional selling, marketing, business or related field preferred
Must have 5+ years of inside/outside sales experience
Experience in the safety industry or industrial sales preferred
40% - 50% travel within the states of Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia
Ability to effectively plan weekly and daily activities directed towards targeted sales opportunities
Effectively develop knowledge and skill levels to navigate the industries we serve
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and SAP
Self-starter who takes initiative and maintains excellent follow-through and follow-up
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to adapt and work effectively in situations that involve change and/or competing demands
Perform well in a fast-paced environment
Proficient handling of all confidential and time-sensitive material
Results-driven with a strong sense of urgency
High level of personal accountability
Ability to identify and prioritize key initiatives

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Competitive salaries
Comfortable work environment
Opportunities for employees to progress within the company based on their talents, experiences, and aptitude
Great Place to Work® certified employer