Route Rider

Bimbo Bakeries USA is a leading bakery company renowned for its diverse portfolio of high-quality baked goods. With iconic brands such as Arnold, Brownberry, Oroweat, Thomas' English Muffins and Bagels, Sara Lee, Entenmann's, and Marinela, the company enjoys widespread recognition and a strong presence in households nationwide. Bimbo Bakeries USA operates across numerous bakeries, sales centers, offices, and on direct sales routes, employing over 20,000 associates committed to ensuring consumers receive the freshest products at every meal. The company emphasizes a culture of safety, inclusivity, and diversity, fostering an environment where associates can be their authentic selves while benefiting from competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

The Route Rider position at Bimbo Bakeries USA offers a unique opportunity to be part of the largest baking company in the world. This role is essential in delivering Bimbo’s products directly to retail customers and involves driving sales, managing inventory, and strengthening customer relationships. The position offers a competitive weekly base pay of $383 plus commission, equating to an annual average between $65,000 and $75,000. Candidates will enjoy an early morning shift schedule, with Wednesdays and Sundays off, supplemented by full benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a retirement plan.

As a Route Rider, the associate will merchandise, stock, and rotate products on store shelves and displays to ensure freshness and top quality for consumers. The role requires driving sales by securing new display spaces and deploying incremental displays while using sales data to inform strategies tailored to individual stores. Building strong relationships with customers and following up on new account opportunities are vital for success, as is the introduction of new products and services to maximize sales potential within existing and new accounts. Operational responsibilities include conducting daily route settlement procedures to manage product accounting, invoices, cash handling, and inventory counts effectively. Additionally, the Route Rider must safely operate company route trucks, maintaining proper Department of Transportation daily logs and submitting all required documentation and deposits punctually.

Working as a Route Rider offers an active, customer-facing role with significant autonomy and an opportunity for career growth within a respected industry leader. Bimbo Bakeries USA’s commitment to associate development, combined with a supportive work environment and a focus on product quality, makes this an attractive career choice for individuals passionate about delivery, sales, and customer service in the food distribution sector. This position requires physical stamina and the capability to perform repetitive physical tasks, balanced with the rewarding nature of driving sales and delivering beloved bakery products to communities nationwide. Joining Bimbo Bakeries USA means becoming part of a company that values diversity, inclusivity, and the contributions of each associate, while providing pathways for success and competitive compensation.