**Description** Kishigo, a division of Bunzl, is the authority in high-visibility safety gear, including vests, pants, jackets, masks, flame resistant apparel, and accessories. Since 1971, Kishigo has outfitted municipalities, cities, states, and private industries with durable, compliant, and US-Made customized apparel to meet their specialized needs. Kishigo is currently seeking a Sales Manager for the East Coast Region. The East Coast Sales Manager will be directly responsible for the independent sales agents in the assigned territory. This position will assist with new business targets, work directly with house accounts and focus on organic sales growth in existing accounts. The Sales Manager will build sales agent and customer relationships, handle customer issues, inquiries and communicate effectively with all appropriate internal departments. **_This position will have a Sales territory in East Coast Region._** 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:_** + Mentor independent sales agents to gain a disproportionate amount of mind share and grow the business in each of their territories + Aggressively increase sales through greater penetration within existing accounts and industries, while also prospecting and building business with new accounts + Position requires 70% of the time engaging the end user market and the remaining time spent with distribution activities + Answer questions regarding products and their applications, credit terms, delivery information and convert calls to sales from catalog + Present new items, identify and close sales to existing customers + Demonstrate outstanding customer service to build relationships and ensure customer satisfaction + Implement and manage pricing strategies within all accounts + Participate in affiliated associations to establish network among industry peers + Work with inside sales team to prospect and follow up with opportunities in the market + Attend sales meetings and meet with Sales Director on a regular basis + Communicate and cooperate in productive manner with all departments + Utilize CRM to track sales, leads, potentials, customer contacts, etc. + Join and attend meetings with local trade associations **_Requirements:_** + High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in Professional Selling, Marketing or Business a plus + 3 to 5 years of previous selling experience in the safety industry preferred + Ability to work independently with minimal supervision + Travel 65% of the time + Outstanding customer service skills and the ability to work in a team setting with a diverse group of employees, managers and external contacts + Outstanding analytical, organization and communication skills **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._ Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)