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Bimbo Bakeries USA

Route Sales Professional

Salinas, CA, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
competitive pay
Commission opportunity
Paid Time Off

Job Description

Bimbo Bakeries USA is the largest baking company in the United States, known for producing beloved brands such as Arnold, Brownberry, and Oroweat bread, Thomas’ English muffins and bagels, as well as Sara Lee, Entenmann’s, and Marinela cakes and donuts. With a workforce of more than 20,000 associates across bakeries, sales centers, offices, and sales routes, Bimbo Bakeries USA is committed to delivering the freshest baked goods to consumers across the nation. The company prides itself on maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages professional growth and development, allowing associates to express their authentic selves... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Must be at least 21 years of age or older
  • Must have a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record
  • Must be able to acquire and maintain a DOT medical card
  • Ability to climb, push/pull, bend, stoop, and kneel for extended periods as well as perform frequent reaching and use of fingers
  • One to three years of related experience in DSD (Direct Sales Distribution) is preferred
  • Consistent with United States Department of Transportation regulations, the ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • One to three years of related experience in direct sales distribution (DSD) is preferred
  • Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record
  • Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and complete reports and records
  • Ability to climb, push/pull, bend, stoop, kneel, and perform frequent reaching and use of fingers

Job Duties

  • Merchandise, stock, and ensure the proper rotation of products on store shelves and displays to guarantee the best quality and freshness
  • Drive sales by securing new display space, setting up incremental displays, and using sales data to inform store-level strategies
  • Follow up on new account opportunities and build strong customer relationships while ensuring the execution of promotions
  • Introduce new products and services to maximize sales and shelf space within existing accounts and when pursuing new customers
  • Conduct daily route settlement procedures to account for all products, invoices, and cash while maintaining proper inventory counts
  • Safely drive the company route truck and complete DOT (US Department of Transportation) daily logs
  • Submit other required documentation, paperwork, and deposits on time

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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