Route Sales Professional

Bimbo Bakeries USA is a leading baking company known for its extensive portfolio of beloved brands such as Arnold, Brownberry, Oroweat, Thomas', Sara Lee, Entenmann's, and Marinela. With more than 20,000 associates working across bakeries, sales centers, offices, and sales routes, Bimbo Bakeries USA is dedicated to ensuring customers have access to the freshest and highest quality baked goods for every meal. The company prides itself on maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment that values diversity, promotes career development, and encourages associates to be their authentic selves. Bimbo Bakeries USA is recognized as the largest baking company in the world, creating consistent, delicious products that have become household staples throughout the United States.

The role of Route Sales Professional at Bimbo Bakeries USA presents an exciting opportunity to join this well-established company with a rich heritage and a commitment to growth. This position offers a competitive weekly base pay of $335 plus commission, translating to an average annual salary between $59,000 and $62,000. The work schedule typically runs from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm, with weekends—Saturday and Sunday—off, providing a great work-life balance. Additionally, full benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plan options are available, underscoring the company's commitment to employee well-being.

As a Route Sales Professional, you will be instrumental in driving sales and customer satisfaction by managing product merchandising, stocking, and ensuring proper product rotation on store shelves. Your tasks will involve setting up display spaces and incremental product displays, which are essential in enhancing product visibility and increasing consumer purchase. This role requires proactive follow-up on new account opportunities and building strong customer relationships to maximize sales potential. You will introduce new products and services, execute promotions effectively, and utilize sales data to inform strategy at the store level.

On the operational side, you will be responsible for daily route settlement procedures, including accurate accounting for all products, invoices, and cash while maintaining inventory accuracy. Keeping thorough and timely documentation is crucial, as is safely operating the company route truck in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, including the maintenance of required daily logs. This position demands a high level of responsibility, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while representing one of the largest baking companies in the world. Your efforts will directly contribute to the company's success by ensuring that quality baked goods reach consumers promptly and in excellent condition.