Route Sales Professional Extra

Bimbo Bakeries USA is a leading bakery company known for producing some of the most recognizable brands in the industry, including Arnold, Brownberry, Oroweat, Thomas', Sara Lee, Entenmann's, and Marinela. With over 20,000 associates working across bakeries, sales centers, offices, and sales routes, Bimbo Bakeries USA is dedicated to delivering fresh, high-quality baked products that meet the needs of consumers at every meal. The company is committed to fostering a safe and inclusive work environment that values diversity, promotes professional development, and encourages associates to be authentic. As the largest baking company in the world, Bimbo Bakeries USA offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career growth within a supportive family-like atmosphere.

The Route Sales Professional Extra role is an exciting opportunity to join Bimbo Bakeries USA and contribute to the company’s success by supporting new business with Hy-Vee. This position offers a weekly base pay of $315 plus commission, translating to an average annual compensation between $55,000 and $65,000. The role involves Saturdays and Sundays off with work hours from 4am to 1pm, allowing balance between work and personal time. Employees in this role enjoy full medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits, alongside a $500 sign-on bonus. As a Route Sales Professional Extra, a key responsibility is to manage product merchandising, maintain inventory quality, and drive sales growth by expanding product placement in retail environments. This position requires excellent relationship-building skills to support existing accounts and secure new business opportunities while ensuring that promotions and product displays are properly executed. Route sales professionals utilize sales data to influence in-store strategies, ensuring products are rotated for freshness and displayed to maximize consumer appeal.

In this role, you are also responsible for managing route settlements, accounting for all products and cash transactions, and complying with Department of Transportation regulations by maintaining daily logs. Driving the company route truck safely and ensuring documentation, paperwork, and deposits are submitted on time are pivotal parts of this position. To be successful in this role, candidates must be at least 21 years old, possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record, and hold or be able to obtain a DOT medical card. For candidates in the states of Indiana, Michigan, or Tennessee, a Chauffeur License is required. Physical demands include the ability to climb, push, pull, bend, stoop, kneel, and perform frequent reaching and manual dexterity tasks. Experience in direct sales distribution is preferred, along with sufficient proficiency in English to communicate, follow traffic signs, respond to inquiries, and complete logs accurately.

This role is ideal for energetic individuals who are customer-focused, detail-oriented, and capable of promoting sales through strategic merchandising and relationship management. Bimbo Bakeries USA supports its associates through inclusive policies and equal opportunity practices, ensuring a respectful and empowering work environment for all employees. If you are looking to join a reputable company that values hard work, offers competitive pay, and provides comprehensive benefits, the Route Sales Professional Extra position at Bimbo Bakeries USA represents a rewarding career path where you can grow and thrive within a nationwide network of baking professionals.