Route Sales Professional BMB

Bimbo Bakeries USA is a leading baking company well-known across the nation for its iconic brands such as Arnold, Brownberry, Oroweat breads; Thomas' English muffins and bagels; as well as Sara Lee, Entenmann's, and Marinela cakes and donuts. With over 20,000 associates spread across bakeries, sales centers, offices, and delivery routes, Bimbo Bakeries USA is dedicated to ensuring consumers receive the freshest and highest-quality bakery products every day. The company prides itself on offering a safe and inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, promotes professional development, and encourages associates to be their authentic selves. This supportive atmosphere contributes to Bimbo Bakeries USA's reputation as a preferred employer in the food production and distribution industry.

The Route Sales Professional role at Bimbo Bakeries USA is a critical position responsible for driving sales and ensuring excellent customer relationships in the field. This full-time role comes with a highly competitive base pay averaging $55,000 to $85,000 annually, corresponding to a weekly base pay of $1,100. Early morning start times between 2am and 4am from Wednesday to Sunday align with customer needs and delivery schedules. In addition to strong compensation, employees enjoy comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and a retirement plan, underscoring the company's investment in its workforce.

As a Route Sales Professional, you will actively merchandise, stock, and rotate products on store shelves and displays to maintain freshness and product quality. Your role will involve not just replenishing inventory but also marketing and sales activities like securing new display space, setting up incremental displays, implementing sales strategies informed by data, and introducing new products to boost sales. You will be tasked with building and maintaining strong customer relationships, executing promotional activities, and identifying new account opportunities. Logistical duties include conducting daily route settlements, tracking products, handling invoicing and cash management, maintaining inventory records, and complying with Department of Transportation regulations by completing daily logs and safely operating the company route truck.

This position demands a strong customer service mindset combined with physical stamina needed to climb, push, pull, bend, stoop, kneel, and perform frequent reaching tasks. The ability to read, speak, and comprehend English sufficiently to interact with the public and comply with regulatory reporting requirements is essential. Experience with Direct Sales Distribution (DSD) is preferred to hit the ground running. All associates must meet regulatory and licensing requirements to ensure safe and lawful operation along delivery routes. The position reflects Bimbo Bakeries USA’s commitment to equal opportunity and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Join a vibrant workplace where you contribute to delivering beloved bakery products to customers while developing your sales career in a supportive and inclusive company environment.