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Route Sales Professional

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Exact $52,800.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan

Job Description

Bimbo Bakeries USA is a leading name in the baking industry, renowned for its iconic brands such as Arnold, Brownberry, Oroweat breads, Thomas' English muffins and bagels, and popular snacks like Sara Lee cakes, Entenmann's donuts, and Marinela treats. As the largest baking company in the world, Bimbo Bakeries USA operates with a vast network of over 20,000 associates spanning bakeries, sales centers, corporate offices, and delivery routes nationwide. The company is dedicated to delivering the freshest and highest quality baked goods to consumers at every meal while fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace that values diversity, growth, and authenticity among its employees.

This comprehensive commitment extends beyond product excellence to ensure associates enjoy competitive pay, robust benefits, and a safe working environment. The company culture encourages professional development and respects individual differences, creating an atmosphere where team members can be their authentic selves. If you enjoy well-known baked goods and snacks from trusted brands, Bimbo Bakeries USA offers a dynamic career path immersed in this beloved industry.

The Route Sales Professional role at Bimbo Bakeries USA is pivotal in bolstering the company’s presence in retail outlets and driving sales growth. This position focuses on merchandising, stocking, and rotating products to guarantee optimal freshness and quality on shelves and displays. The sales professional is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with store customers, securing additional display space to maximize product visibility, and executing promotional activities effectively. This role demands a proactive individual who can use sales data to tailor strategies for each store, introduce new products confidently, and capitalize on new account opportunities.

In addition to retail management responsibilities, the Route Sales Professional must execute precise and timely daily route settlements, including product accounting, invoicing, and cash handling, while maintaining inventory accuracy. The position requires operating a company route truck safely and maintaining compliance with DOT regulations through daily log records. Punctual submission of necessary documentation and deposits is also essential to meet operational standards.

This career opportunity boasts weekly base pay starting at $1,100 with an annual average of $55,000 to $85,000, making it an attractive and rewarding option for motivated candidates. Work shifts start early in the morning, typically between 2 am and 4 am, allowing weekends off to support work-life balance. Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans are provided to ensure comprehensive employee wellbeing. Candidates who thrive in fast-paced, customer-focused environments and value teamwork and personal accountability will find this role fulfilling.

Joining Bimbo Bakeries USA means becoming a vital part of a globally recognized company with a passion for quality baked goods and customer service excellence. The organization’s commitment to equal opportunity employment ensures a diverse and welcoming workplace free from discrimination. This role is suitable for professionals who meet the necessary licensing and safety requirements and who are eager to contribute to the company’s continued success and growth in the direct sales distribution sector.

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
  • Successfully able to obtain Chauffeur License if job location is in IN MI TN
  • Ability to climb push pull bend stoop and kneel for extended periods as well as perform frequent reaching and use of fingers
  • 1-3 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

  • 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
  • Successfully able to obtain Chauffeur License if job location is in IN MI TN
  • Ability to climb push pull bend stoop and kneel for extended periods as well as perform frequent reaching and use of fingers
  • 1-3 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 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 daily logs
  • Submit other required documentation paperwork and deposits on time

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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