Market Sales Leader

New Orleans, LA, USA|

Job Overview

Compensation

Hourly

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Vehicle reimbursement program

annual bonus eligibility

401k

company match

on the job training

Advancement opportunities

Job Description

Bimbo Bakeries USA is the largest baking company in the world, renowned for producing beloved bread and baked goods brands such as Arnold, Brownberry, Oroweat bread, Thomas English muffins and bagels, as well as Sara Lee, Entenmann's, and Marinela cakes and donuts. With more than 20,000 associates working in bakeries, sales centers, offices, and sales routes across the nation, the company emphasizes providing consumers with fresh, high-quality products at every meal. Bimbo Bakeries USA is dedicated to fostering a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes personal and professional development, and allows employees to bring their authentic selves to work every day. The company offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and abundant opportunities for growth and advancement within an extraordinary organization.

This particular role is designed for a motivated sales professional focused on driving business growth through exceptional execution of Direct Store Delivery Excellence (DSDE) best practices. The position offers a salary range of $63,500 to $82,500, along with a comprehensive benefits package and additional perks such as a vehicle reimbursement program, annual bonus eligibility, and 401k with company match. The Sales Leader will be responsible for establishing store-level growth plans aligned with zone objectives concerning revenue, product freshness, and realization. This includes building strong customer relationships and collaborating closely with business partners via quarterly reviews to identify opportunities and develop effective action plans. Utilizing sales data tools to inform strategic decisions and maximize brand growth by acquiring new merchandising space and displays forms a core component of the role. This position also offers on-the-job training alongside advancement opportunities, making it ideal for candidates looking to develop their career in a thriving company known for its respected legacy and family-oriented culture.

Job Requirements

High school diploma required
A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted
Must be 21 years of age or older
3-5 years of related experience in customer relations or sales
At least 6 months experience leading and influencing others, a combination of training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted
Computer skills and proficiency specifically PowerPoint, Excel, and Word required
Must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving record
Must be able to acquire and maintain a DOT medical card
Consistent with department of transportation regulations, ability to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records
Equal opportunity employer disabled veterans or vets
Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred
3-5 years of related experience in customer relations or sales
At least 6 months experience leading and influencing others
Computer skills and proficiency specifically in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
Valid driver's license with a safe driving record
Ability to acquire and maintain a DOT medical card
Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to converse, understand traffic signs, respond to inquiries, and make entries on reports and records
Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Job Duties

Responsible for achieving sales objectives to grow the overall business by leading the execution of direct store delivery excellence best practices in the market
Establish store-level growth plans that connect to the zone objectives for revenue, freshness, and realization, while building customer relationships that align with planned store-level growth goals
Communicate plans and conduct reviews quarterly with business partners to identify opportunities and action plans
Execute on all growth opportunities to grow market share on strategic brands through the execution of direct store delivery excellence best practices
Utilize sales data tools to help drive effective decisions with the frontline salespeople as well as drive brand growth with customers through the acquisition of new space and displays
Be part of a team in an extraordinary organization where you can bring your authentic self to work each and every day