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Route Sales Professional Vacation Relief

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Exact $54,000.00
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
competitive pay
Paid Time Off
safe work environment

Job Description

Bimbo Bakeries USA is a leading baking company known for its extensive range of beloved brands, including Arnold, Brownberry, Oroweat bread, Thomas' English muffins and bagels, as well as popular desserts like Sara Lee, Entenmann's, and Marinela cakes and donuts. As part of a massive family of more than 20,000 associates nationwide, the company operates numerous bakeries, sales centers, offices, and sales routes to ensure the delivery of fresh, high-quality bakery products to consumers every day. Bimbo Bakeries USA prides itself on fostering a safe, inclusive, and diverse work environment that values personal development and encourages its associates to bring their authentic selves to work. Along with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, employees enjoy an environment that not only promotes career growth but also respects individual uniqueness and cooperation across all levels.

The role of Route Sales Professional Vacation Relief at Bimbo Bakeries USA offers a unique opportunity to join the largest baking company in the world. This position is ideal for motivated individuals eager to contribute to a dynamic team responsible for merchandising, stocking, and managing the rotation of bakery products at retail locations to maintain optimal freshness and quality. Alongside these duties, the role includes driving sales efforts by securing new display areas, setting up additional promotional displays, and utilizing sales data to develop strategic initiatives at the store level. A crucial aspect of the role is nurturing strong customer relationships, introducing new products, and ensuring the smooth execution of sales promotions. Candidates will also be tasked with daily route settlement, including maintaining accurate inventories, handling invoices and cash management, as well as adhering to all safety protocols, including DOT daily logs management and safe driving practices. With a competitive weekly base pay starting at $1,125 and full benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, the position offers a balanced work schedule with a start time of 2:30 am, Wednesdays and Sundays off, working about 45 hours per week. This role is not only a job but a career path that promises growth and personal fulfillment within a globally respected baking company.

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 chauffer license if job location is in IN MI TN

Job Qualifications

  • 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 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 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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