Sales Development Associate, Distribution, 2027 Cohort

Job overview

The Sales Development Associate, Distribution, 2027 Cohort role is onsite in Saint Louis, MO during a 12-month training program. Compensation is described as competitive, with a relocation and living stipend during training; no numeric salary is specified. Bunzl distributes essential supplies that help businesses operate safely, efficiently, and profitably. The associate learns Bunzl’s products, customers, distribution operations, and sales processes while developing consultative selling and account-growth skills. The program prepares participants to transition into a field sales territory after successful completion, with post-program placement anywhere in the United States.

What you'll do

• Participate in all phases of the 12-month program
• learn products, customers, distribution operations, and sales processes
• develop prospecting, relationship management, and account-growth skills
• work with sales professionals and business leaders
• build customer relationships
• identify sales and profitability opportunities
• present products and solutions
• collaborate with internal teams
• attend meetings, customer visits, and training
• complete program milestones and prepare for field sales placement.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

sales development associate

distribution

2027 cohort

saint louis mo

bunzl distribution

12-month training program

sales training

b2b sales

bachelor’s degree required

july 2027 start

relocation stipend

nationwide territory placement

travel 2–3 nights weekly

medical dental vision

401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive salary and relocation/living stipend during training
• medical, dental, and vision benefits
• paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• comprehensive benefits and employee development programs.

Why this role

For expected December 2026–May 2027 graduates or recent bachelor’s degree graduates; program starts July 2027; willingness to relocate to St. Louis for training and to a U.S. sales territory afterward; travel with overnight stays at least 2–3 nights per week.

About the employer

Bunzl Distribution Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Stationery and Office Supplies Merchant Wholesalers. Sector: 42.