[Remote] Business Development Associate

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Bunzl Distribution NA is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non‑Food Retail, and Safety industries. They are seeking a Business Development Associate to support growth within the retail sector by identifying new business opportunities and building strong customer relationships.ResponsibilitiesIdentify and develop new business opportunities within the retail sectorGenerate and qualify leads through cold calling, networking, referrals, and industry eventsBuild and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective customers and business opportunitiesDevelop and maintain long-term relationships with customers and strategic partnersAchieve quarterly and annual sales and revenue goals through proactive business development effortsCollaborate with marketing, sales, and product teams to support growth initiatives and outreach campaignsConduct market research and competitive analysis to identify new opportunities and support business strategiesDeliver presentations and product demonstrations to potential customersTrack and maintain all customer interactions, sales activities, and opportunities within HubSpotWork closely with internal teams to ensure a smooth transition of new customers for ongoing account managementAttend trade shows, conferences, and networking events to promote McCue products and servicesMaintain accurate business development records, reports, and performance metricsSupport additional business development and sales initiatives as assignedSkillsBachelor's degree required. Degree in Professional Selling, Marketing, or Business is a plusStrong prospecting and lead generation skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal abilitiesAbility to build and maintain client relationshipsStrong organizational skills and attention to detailSelf-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solvingMust have practical sales experience, preferably in food/meat processing, industrial processing, personal protection equipment, or plant operating suppliesOutstanding customer service skills and the ability to work in a team setting with a diverse group of employees, managers, and outside partiesAbility to effectively use Microsoft Office Products such as Outlook, Word, and Excel requiredSome travel is required with overnight staysTelephone sales experience preferredProficiency in HubSpot and ZoomInfo is preferredBenefitsMedical, dental, vision, and life insurance available to employees and eligible dependents starting the first day of the month after 30 days of employment (unless otherwise specified by a collective bargaining agreement).401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match of $0.75 per $1.00 contributed, up to 6% of eligible pay, available after 30 days.Paid time off, including (Pro-rated based on hire date): 10 vacation days and 2 personal days annually (prorated in the first year based on hire date).40 hours sick for exempt | 56 hours sick for non-exempt per year, in accordance with Washington State law.6 paid national holidays and 2 floating holidaysAny leave required under federal, state, or local law, as applicable, such as leave under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces ActBunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.Company OverviewBunzl Distribution USA, Inc. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.bunzldistribution.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipBunzl Distribution NA has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 10 in 2025, 6 in 2024, 5 in 2023, 5 in 2022, 3 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.