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Route Sales Professional Express

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $52,000.00 - $54,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
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commission pay
Paid Time Off

Job Description

Bimbo Bakeries USA is a leading baking company renowned for its iconic brands such as Arnold, Brownberry, Oroweat, Thomas', Sara Lee, Entenmann's, and Marinela. With a workforce of over 20,000 associates spanning bakeries, sales centers, offices, and sales routes nationwide, Bimbo Bakeries USA is committed to delivering fresh, high-quality bakery products to consumers every day. The company prides itself on fostering a safe, inclusive work environment that values diversity, encourages personal and professional development, and enables associates to express their authentic selves. This commitment to excellence and associate satisfaction has established Bimbo Bakeries USA as a top choice for job seekers in the baking industry.

The role of Route Sales Professional Express at Bimbo Bakeries USA offers a dynamic opportunity to join the largest baking company in the world and be part of a nationwide family of dedicated associates. This position involves managing product merchandising, stocking, and ensuring product freshness at retail locations while driving sales through strategic display placements and customer relationship building. The role offers a competitive weekly base pay plus commission, with a guaranteed $1,000 weekly earnings and an annual average income ranging from $52,000 to $54,000. Operating typically from a 6:00 am start time, Monday through Friday, the position also provides full benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans. The Route Sales Professional Express is integral to maintaining product quality on store shelves, cultivating new sales opportunities, conducting account settlements, and adhering to Department of Transportation regulations for truck operation and safety.

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 Direct Sales Distribution (DSD) 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

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • One to three years of related experience in Direct Sales Distribution (DSD) preferred
  • Valid driver's license with a safe driving record
  • Ability to read, speak, and understand English sufficiently to converse with the public, understand highway traffic signs, respond to official inquiries, and complete reports
  • Ability to acquire and maintain a Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card
  • Ability to obtain a Chauffeur License if working in specific states (IN, MI, TN)

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

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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