Route Sales Professional

Bimbo Bakeries USA is a leading bakery company known for its globally recognized brands such as Arnold, Brownberry, Oroweat, Thomas', Sara Lee, Entenmann's, and Marinela. As the largest baking company in the world, Bimbo Bakeries USA boasts a dedicated workforce of over 20,000 associates across bakeries, sales centers, corporate offices, and sales routes nationwide. The company is committed to delivering fresh, high-quality baked goods to consumers at every meal, fostering a culture that values diversity, promotes associate development, and encourages employees to be authentic. With a safe and inclusive work environment, Bimbo Bakeries USA offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to support their associates' personal and professional growth.

Currently, Bimbo Bakeries USA is seeking motivated and energetic individuals to join their team as Route Sales Professionals. This full-time position offers an attractive compensation package, including a weekly base pay of $478 plus commission, amounting to an annual average income between $65,000 and $75,000. The work schedule begins early at 3:00 am, with the added benefit of having Wednesdays and Sundays off, providing a balanced work-life routine. Employment terms are subject to the company's collective bargaining agreements, which include pension plans, medical and dental insurance, paid holidays, and paid time off.

The Route Sales Professional plays a critical role in driving sales and maintaining customer satisfaction by ensuring the timely and accurate merchandising, stocking, and promotional execution of Bimbo Bakeries USA's products at retail locations. This role requires a proactive and customer-focused approach, with responsibilities that include managing product rotation to guarantee freshness, securing additional display space to boost sales, and building strong relationships with store personnel. Candidates should be comfortable operating company delivery trucks safely and efficiently while maintaining accurate route settlements inclusive of cash, invoices, and inventory.

Ideal candidates will have a valid driver’s license, a safe driving history, and be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card. Those located in Indiana, Michigan, or Tennessee must be able to acquire a Chauffeur License. Physical abilities such as climbing, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, and kneeling for extended periods are essential, along with the dexterity to perform frequent reaching. Prior experience in Direct Sales Distribution (DSD) is preferred, as is the ability to communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in written reports, to comply with Department of Transportation regulations and to effectively serve the public.

Bimbo Bakeries USA champions equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. The company also accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions, reinforcing their commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Joining Bimbo Bakeries USA as a Route Sales Professional means becoming part of a supportive community that values each associate's contributions toward delivering quality bakery products cherished by millions. This position offers a meaningful career path with stability, growth potential, and comprehensive benefits within the largest baking company in the world.