Route Sales Professional Express

Fort Collins, CO, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Exact $11,520.00

Work Schedule

Day Shifts

Benefits

pension

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job Description

Bimbo Bakeries USA is a renowned leader in the baking industry, recognized for its high-quality bread, English muffins, bagels, cakes, and donuts. The company is home to many trusted brands such as Arnold, Brownberry, Oroweat, Thomas', Sara Lee, Entenmann's, and Marinela. As the largest baking company in the world, Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 associates across various bakeries, sales centers, offices, and sales routes nationwide. The company prides itself on delivering the freshest products to consumers at every meal, demonstrating a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Bimbo Bakeries USA fosters a safe and inclusive workplace environment that values diversity, promotes personal and professional development, and encourages associates to be their authentic selves. Employment at Bimbo Bakeries USA comes with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, reflecting the company’s dedication to supporting its workforce.

The role of a Route Sales Professional Express at Bimbo Bakeries USA is vital in maintaining the company’s market presence and customer satisfaction. This position focuses on merchandising, stocking, and ensuring the proper rotation of products on store shelves and displays to maintain freshness and quality. The Route Sales Professional drives sales growth by securing new display opportunities, setting up incremental displays, utilizing sales data to develop effective store-level strategies, and introducing new products to both existing and potential customers. This role requires building and maintaining strong customer relationships, executing promotions efficiently, and managing daily route settlement procedures including invoicing and inventory control. Safety is paramount, as the professional will operate the company route truck, adhering to Department of Transportation regulations and completing mandatory daily logs. This position offers a Monday through Friday work schedule from 4:00 am to 12:00 pm, with a competitive weekly base pay of $240 plus commission, averaging $53,000 to $60,000 annually. Benefits include pension, medical, dental plans, holidays, and paid time off, all subject to terms outlined in collective bargaining agreements. Joining Bimbo Bakeries USA means becoming part of a supportive and dynamic team that values your contribution and offers opportunities for growth within the largest baking company in the world.

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 Chauffer 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 Chauffer License (If job location is in IN, MI, TN)
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 (US Department of Transportation) daily logs
Submit other required documentation, paperwork, and deposits on time