Route Sales Professional

Bimbo Bakeries USA is a leading bakery company known for producing a wide array of beloved baked goods that many consumers enjoy daily. With over 20,000 associates working across bakeries, sales centers, offices, and delivery routes nationwide, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering fresh and high-quality products like Arnold bread, Brownberry bread, Oroweat bread, Thomas English muffins and bagels, Sara Lee cakes, Entenmann's cakes, and Marinela donuts. As part of the largest baking company in the world, Bimbo Bakeries USA emphasizes a workplace culture that is safe, inclusive, and diverse, fostering an environment where associates can grow professionally and be their authentic selves. The company provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans. The employment type for the Route Sales Professional role is full time, with early morning shifts starting at 3:00 am and scheduled days off on Wednesday and Sunday. The base weekly pay is $325.20 plus commission, reflecting an annual average salary ranging from $52,000 to $63,000, making this a financially rewarding career opportunity.

The Route Sales Professional position at Bimbo Bakeries USA is a pivotal role focused on driving sales, ensuring product availability, and maintaining strong relationships with retail customers. As a Route Sales Professional, the associate will be responsible for merchandising, stocking, and rotating bakery products on store shelves and displays to ensure freshness and the highest product quality. The role requires driving sales growth by securing new display spaces, setting up additional displays, and using sales data to craft and implement store-specific strategies. A significant aspect of the job is to follow up on new account leads, nurture customer partnerships, and execute promotions effectively. The associate will introduce new products and services to increase sales opportunities and expand shelf space within existing accounts and new venues. Daily operational duties include conducting route settlement procedures to reconcile products, invoices, and cash, managing inventory counts, and ensuring compliance with documentation and deposit submission deadlines. The position also requires safe operation of the company route truck and adherence to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, including completion of daily logs. This dynamic role suits individuals who are proactive, customer-focused, and capable of balancing sales tactics with logistical responsibilities while contributing to a valued team in one of the nation's premier bakery companies.