Route Sales Professional

Bimbo Bakeries USA is recognized as the largest baking company in the world, known for a portfolio of beloved brands that include Arnold, Brownberry, Oroweat, Thomas' English Muffins and Bagels, Sara Lee, Entenmann’s, and Marinela, among others. With a workforce of over 20,000 associates spanning bakeries, sales centers, offices, and sales routes, Bimbo Bakeries USA is committed to providing consumers with fresh, high-quality baked goods at every meal. The company places strong emphasis on maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment that values diversity and supports the development and authenticity of every associate. Employees enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth within a family-oriented company culture.

The Route Sales Professional plays a vital role in the company's distribution chain, functioning as the direct link between Bimbo Bakeries USA and its retail customers. This full-time role entails daily route management where the associate is responsible for merchandising, stocking, and ensuring the proper rotation of products on store shelves and displays to guarantee freshness and presentation at the highest standards. The position offers weekly base pay of $215 plus commission, averaging an annual salary between $55,000 and $60,000, and features a shift that starts early around 5 am with days off on Wednesday and Sunday.

In this role, the Route Sales Professional actively drives sales by securing new display space and setting up incremental displays while leveraging sales data to craft store-level sales strategies. They follow up on new account opportunities and cultivate strong, lasting relationships with customers, ensuring the execution of promotional activities and introducing new products and services. Administrative responsibilities include conducting daily route settlements by accounting for all products, invoices, and cash, maintaining appropriate inventory counts, submitting required documentation punctually, and operating the route truck safely while completing Department of Transportation daily logs.

Being a key player in the direct sales distribution (DSD) team, this position demands at least one to three years of related experience and requires physical stamina to climb, push, pull, bend, stoop, kneel, and frequently reach and handle items. The ability to acquire and maintain a DOT medical card and a valid driver’s license, along with, if applicable, a Chauffer License for certain locations, is mandatory. Strong communication skills and proficiency in English sufficient to converse with the public, understand traffic signage, respond officially, and maintain accurate records, are also essential. Bimbo Bakeries USA is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations enabling qualified people with disabilities to fulfill these duties.

This role is not only a career opportunity but also a chance to join a company committed to equality, diversity, and personal development. Bimbo Bakeries USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, promoting hiring practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category under law. Candidates can expect a respectful, supportive environment geared towards success and belonging within the largest baking company in the world.