Route Sales Professional

Bimbo Bakeries USA is a leading baking company, recognized as the largest in the world, with a dedicated workforce of more than 20,000 associates. This expansive team includes professionals working in bakeries, sales centers, offices, and on sales routes, all united to ensure consumers receive the freshest and highest quality bakery products. Their portfolio boasts some of the most popular and trusted brands in the industry, including Arnold, Brownberry, Oroweat breads, Thomas' English muffins and bagels, as well as sweet treats from Sara Lee, Entenmann's, and Marinela. Bimbo Bakeries USA is committed to providing not only competitive pay and robust benefits but also fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment that values diversity and promotes personal and professional growth. The company prides itself on creating a workplace where employees can be their authentic selves while contributing to the company's long-standing tradition of bakery excellence.

For the position of Route Sales Professional, Bimbo Bakeries USA offers an exceptional opportunity to join this prominent company with a rewarding and dynamic career path. This role is well-suited for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced sales environment and are passionate about delivering excellent customer service and building strong business relationships. As a Route Sales Professional, you will be responsible for driving sales, managing product displays, and ensuring the freshness and quality of bakery products at client locations. The position offers a competitive weekly base pay of $278.00 plus commission, providing an average annual earning potential between $70,000 and $80,000. The shift schedule is designed for efficiency, operating from 3:00 am to 1:00 pm, with Wednesdays and Thursdays off, allowing for a balanced work-life routine. Full benefits are provided, including medical, dental, vision coverage, and a retirement plan, underpinning the company's commitment to employee wellness and financial security.

In this role, you will actively participate in merchandising and stocking bakery products, maintaining proper product rotation to uphold quality and freshness standards on store shelves and displays. Your sales expertise will be crucial in securing new display spaces and establishing additional increment displays to boost product visibility and sales. Engagement with customers is integral, as you will follow up on new account opportunities, ensure the execution of promotions, and foster strong, ongoing relationships with clients. Introducing new products and services will be part of your strategy to maximize shelf space and sales within existing and potential accounts.

Additionally, the role demands strong organizational skills to conduct daily route settlement procedures, which involves accurately accounting for products, invoices, cash, and maintaining proper inventory counts. Safe operation of the company route truck is essential, along with completing required daily logs mandated by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). You will also be responsible for timely submission of documentation, paperwork, and deposits, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards.

Working at Bimbo Bakeries USA means joining a company that values diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity for all employees, including veterans and people with disabilities. The company actively complies with laws ensuring fair treatment and reasonable accommodations as needed to help associates perform essential job functions. This role is a fantastic opportunity for motivated individuals looking to grow in a reputable company with a strong community and family-oriented culture, dedicated to delivering quality bakery products across the nation.