Route Sales Professional

Bimbo Bakeries USA is a leading baking company recognized nationwide for its extensive portfolio of beloved bread and bakery brands including Arnold, Brownberry, Oroweat, Thomas' English Muffins and Bagels, Sara Lee, Entenmann's, and Marinela. With a dedicated workforce of more than 20,000 associates across bakeries, sales centers, offices, and sales routes, Bimbo Bakeries USA is committed to delivering fresh, high-quality bakery products to consumers at every meal. The company values diversity, promotes an inclusive and safe work environment, and supports the personal and professional development of its associates. Bimbo Bakeries USA is also known for fostering a culture where employees can bring their authentic selves to work.

The Route Sales Professional role at Bimbo Bakeries USA offers a dynamic and rewarding career path within the largest baking company in the world. This position provides a unique opportunity to engage directly with retail customers, ensuring their shelves are stocked with fresh bakery products while driving sales performance. The job includes merchandising, stocking, and rotating products on store shelves and displays to guarantee the best quality and freshness for customers. Additionally, the role involves securing new display space, setting up promotional displays, and utilizing sales data to inform store-level strategies. The Route Sales Professional also works on building strong customer relationships, following up on new account opportunities, and introducing new products to maximize sales and shelf presence.

Alongside the operational responsibilities, this role requires daily route settlement procedures to accurately account for products, invoices, and cash while maintaining proper inventory levels. Candidates must safely operate the company route truck and comply with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, completing daily logs and submitting necessary documentation and deposits on time.

Working hours for this role are primarily from 3:00am to 1:00pm, with Wednesdays and Thursdays off, providing an advantageous work-life balance. Compensation includes a competitive weekly base pay of $278 plus commission, translating to an annual average between $70,000 and $80,000. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including medical, dental, vision, and a retirement plan. Bimbo Bakeries USA prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer, offering reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The company encourages applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply, ensuring a welcoming workplace for veterans, disabled individuals, and diverse candidates.

This role is ideal for motivated individuals who have the necessary driving credentials, experience in direct sales distribution, and are enthusiastic about customer service and sales growth in a fast-paced environment. Bimbo Bakeries USA is a community-oriented company that supports career growth and values associates who contribute to the team by enhancing product visibility and customer satisfaction.