About the role#
Bunzl Processor Division offers a 10-week summer internship for students pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a sales-related field. You will report to the Sales Manager of Field Sales Development and work alongside the management team to learn core sales and business functions. This is a full-time, paid position based in Riverside, Missouri.
What you'll do#
- Learn the Bunzl system of sales and customer engagement.
- Build a working knowledge of internal processes and the AS400 system.
- Shadow Field Sales Reps on customer calls.
- Make outbound sales calls once training is complete.
- Assist with sales reports and analyze monthly sales data.
- Gain exposure to departments including Customer Service, Purchasing, Data Analytics, Category Management, and the Warehouse.
- Work with an assigned Sales Mentor to support your professional development.
- Complete a final sales project to research and present to upper management.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in a sales-related field and a high school diploma.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Professional phone manner and the ability to interact well with staff.
- A self-motivated, resourceful, and punctual work ethic.
Location & details#
- Location: Riverside, Missouri.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full time, paid internship.
About Bunzl Distribution NA
Bunzl Distribution NA provides food packaging, cleaning supplies, and safety products to supermarkets, food processors, and retailers. The company operates as the largest division of the London-based Bunzl plc. It maintains over 140 warehouses across North America and the Caribbean. The organization manages an inventory of more than 400,000 items from its headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri.
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