Route Sales Professional Extra

Bimbo Bakeries USA is a leading bakery company known for its extensive and beloved range of branded bread, English muffins, bagels, cakes, and donuts. Many consumers recognize their favorite products, including Arnold, Brownberry, Oroweat breads, Thomas English muffins and bagels, as well as Sara Lee, Entenmann's, and Marinela cakes and donuts. As a top player in the bakery industry, Bimbo Bakeries USA is dedicated to offering fresh, high-quality bakery products to customers at every meal. The company employs over 20,000 associates who work across bakeries, sales centers, offices, and sales routes, all contributing to delivering the freshest baked goods to consumers nationwide. The organization emphasizes a safe, inclusive work environment that values diversity, promotes associate development, and empowers individuals to be their authentic selves.

The role of Route Sales Professional Extra at Bimbo Bakeries USA is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy engaging with customers, have a passion for sales, and want to be part of a renowned company in the food manufacturing industry. The position involves regular traveling within a 2 to 3-hour radius of Omaha to manage multiple routes and cover sales needs dynamically. Employees in this role play a critical part in maintaining strong customer relationships by merchandising and stocking products efficiently, ensuring that store shelves and displays have fresh and properly rotated inventory. This helps guarantee product quality and freshness, which are core values of the company.

In addition to replenishing stock, a Route Sales Professional Extra actively drives sales by securing new display space, setting up incremental displays, and utilizing sales data to strategize effectively at the store level. The position requires follow-up on new account opportunities and introducing new products and services to maximize both sales volume and shelf space. Individuals in this role conduct daily settlement procedures at the end of routes, managing product inventories, invoices, and cash accurately while ensuring compliance with all documentation requirements. They also safely operate company route trucks and complete mandatory U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) daily logs.

This position offers competitive weekly base pay plus commission, with an annual average salary ranging from $50,000 to $60,000. Additional compensation includes $160 per week and mileage reimbursement when covering routes. The job starts early, with a shift beginning between 3:00 AM and 4:00 AM, and includes Wednesdays and Sundays off, allowing for work-life balance. Employees also enjoy full benefits packages, including medical, dental, vision coverage, and a retirement plan. Bimbo Bakeries USA takes pride in providing a work environment that fosters growth, diversity, and inclusion while delivering career advancement opportunities within a supportive company culture. Working here means becoming part of the largest baking company in the world and joining a family of dedicated associates committed to high standards and exceptional customer service.