Route Sales Representative

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is a leading producer of packaged bakery goods in the United States, with 2024 sales reaching $5.1 billion. The company is renowned for its passion for crafting moments of joy through its wide range of delicious bakery products. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Nature's Own, Wonder, Dave's Killer Bread, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake, each delivering a unique taste and quality experience. Flowers Foods operates with a strong commitment to values including honesty and integrity, respect and inclusion, sustainability, passion, and humility. These principles guide the company beyond just baking, fostering a vibrant culture that values community and innovation in every baked good.

The Route Sales Representative (RSR) position offers an exciting opportunity to be a vital part of Flowers Bakeries Sales of SoCal, LLC. This full-time role comes with an annual compensation ranging from $70,000 to $85,000, comprised of a base hourly wage plus commission. The RSR is pivotal in ordering, sales, and delivery of fresh baked products, ensuring customers receive quality products with exceptional service. The role demands a neat, professional appearance and the ability to build and sustain strong relationships with customers. Responsibilities include daily vehicle inspections, maintaining precise records, reporting maintenance promptly, and completing required logs for drivers.

The position requires flexibility with workdays and schedules, beginning early mornings around 3:00 am, typically granting days off on Wednesdays and Sundays. The RSR plays a key role in boosting sales by expanding shelf space, creatively executing in-store promotions, and managing product shelf life through proper rotation. Success in this role hinges on leveraging data and marketing strategies to nurture customer relations and stimulate growth. The representative must expertly communicate, plan, order, and execute sales strategies to outperform customer expectations.

This role is dynamic and requires adaptability to service customer accounts within designated time frames, often necessitating work during non-traditional hours. Continuous learning about the industry and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a Direct Store Delivery (DSD) environment are crucial. Prior delivery driver experience is a plus, contributing to effective adaptation to the role’s demands. Employees are supported with company-paid training over four weeks to ensure proficiency and success. Flowers Foods prioritizes a comprehensive employee benefits package that includes health and medical coverage, retirement savings plans, professional development, and paid time off, reinforcing the company’s commitment to its workforce’s well-being and career growth.