Route Sales Professional Extra

Bimbo Bakeries USA is the largest baking company in the world, recognized for its commitment to delivering fresh, high-quality baked goods to consumers across the nation. With well-known brands such as Arnold, Brownberry, Oroweat, Thomas’ English muffins, Sara Lee, Entenmann’s, and Marinela, the company has established a trusted reputation for offering diverse bakery products, including breads, muffins, bagels, cakes, and donuts. Employing more than 20,000 associates in various roles—ranging from bakeries, sales centers, offices, to sales routes—Bimbo Bakeries USA prides itself on fostering a safe, inclusive, and diverse work environment. The company values personal development and encourages associates to fully express their authentic selves within a collaborative, supportive culture.

Embarking on a career with Bimbo Bakeries USA means becoming part of a nationwide family dedicated to excellence, innovation, and delivering fresh products at every meal. The company offers competitive weekly base pay augmented by commission, translating into an average annual salary between $50,000 and $65,000, with a full suite of comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans. The typical work schedule runs from 4:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with two days off weekly, ensuring employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.

The Route Sales Professional Extra role is integral to Bimbo Bakeries’ mission of bringing fresh products directly to consumers while expanding brand presence. The position involves merchandising, stocking, and ensuring proper product rotation on store shelves and displays to guarantee quality and freshness. Route Sales Professionals drive sales through strategic initiatives such as securing additional display space, planning incremental displays, and leveraging sales data to optimize store-level execution. This role demands excellent customer relationship management skills aimed at supporting new account opportunities and executing promotions effectively.

Responsibilities also include introducing new products to maximize sales and shelf presence within existing accounts while pursuing new customers actively. Route Sales Professionals are tasked with conducting accurate daily route settlements, maintaining proper inventory counts, preparing necessary documentation, and submitting timely paperwork and deposits. Safe operation of the company route truck and compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, including maintaining daily logs, are vital components of the role.

Bimbo Bakeries USA seeks candidates who meet stringent physical demands, such as the ability to climb, push, pull, bend, stoop, kneel, and perform repetitive manual tasks while ensuring safety and adherence to regulatory requirements. Applicants must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record. The ability to acquire and maintain a DOT medical card is essential, and candidates in certain states must obtain a Chauffeur License. Prior experience in Direct Sales Distribution (DSD) ranging from one to three years is preferred, alongside effective communication skills in English to navigate public interactions and comply with traffic laws. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities and supports reasonable accommodations to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform required duties successfully. Bimbo Bakeries USA does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, reinforcing an inclusive environment where every associate belongs and thrives.