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Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $60,000.00 - $65,000.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
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Benefits

pension
Medical
Dental
Holidays
Paid Time Off

Job Description

Bimbo Bakeries USA is a leading baking company known for producing some of the most beloved brands in the food industry, including Arnold, Brownberry, Oroweat breads, Thomas English muffins and bagels, as well as Sara Lee, Entenmann's, and Marinela cakes and donuts. As the largest baking company in the world, Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 associates who work across bakeries, sales centers, offices, and sales routes to ensure that consumers have access to the freshest and highest quality baked goods throughout every meal. The company prides itself on providing a safe and inclusive work environment that values diversity, fosters professional development, and supports associates in being their authentic selves. Bimbo Bakeries USA offers competitive pay packages, including base salary and commissions, along with a comprehensive benefits package covering medical, dental, pension, holidays, and paid time off, all negotiated under collective bargaining agreements.

The role of a Route Sales Professional at Bimbo Bakeries USA is an essential position designed for individuals eager to contribute directly to sales growth and customer satisfaction. This full-time position involves working early hours with a shift start time of 2:00 a.m., with weekends including Sundays and Wednesdays off, providing a predictable work-life balance. The average annual earning potential ranges from $60,000 to $65,000, reflecting the competitive base pay of $220 per week plus commission incentives. This role is perfect for motivated sales professionals who enjoy direct customer interaction, relationship building, and the operational responsibilities involved in managing product distribution.

As a Route Sales Professional, you will be responsible for merchandising, stocking, and rotating products to maintain freshness and quality standards, a critical aspect for food handling and customer satisfaction. Your duties will extend to actively driving sales by negotiating new display spaces, setting up promotional displays, and employing strategic sales data analysis to enhance store-level customer engagement. Building strong, ongoing relationships with existing and prospective customers is another cornerstone of the job, as you will follow up on new account opportunities and ensure that all promotional efforts are executed effectively.

The role also requires daily operational tasks including route settlements, product inventory management, and maintaining meticulous invoice and cash records to ensure accuracy and accountability. Safe operation of company delivery vehicles along assigned routes will be required, adhering strictly to Department of Transportation regulations, completed by maintaining necessary daily logs and submitting timely documentation and deposits.

Bimbo Bakeries USA emphasizes compliance with regulations, including the need to obtain and maintain a Department of Transportation medical card, a valid driver's license with a clean driving record, and in certain locations, a Chauffeur License. Physically, the position demands the ability to climb, push, pull, bend, stoop, and kneel frequently as well as use hands and fingers regularly to handle products and documentation. While preferred, 1 to 3 years of direct sales distribution experience is beneficial for success in this role.

At Bimbo Bakeries USA, Equal Opportunity Employment is a core value. The company ensures all applicants and employees receive fair treatment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status. The organization supports necessary accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their job functions. The company upholds compliance with all legal requirements, such as prohibiting unlawful conditions of employment like lie detector tests in Massachusetts.

This Route Sales Professional position represents a unique opportunity to join a globally recognized baking company with a diverse, inclusive culture, strong commitment to quality, and a robust compensation and benefits program. It is an ideal fit for individuals passionate about sales, customer service, and distribution logistics within a stable and reputable food industry leader.

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 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
  • 1-3 years of related experience in direct sales distribution preferred
  • Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public and understand traffic signs
  • Valid driver's license with a safe driving record
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DOT medical card
  • Ability to obtain Chauffeur License if job location is in IN, MI, or 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 daily logs
  • Submit other required documentation, paperwork, and deposits on time

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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