Route Sales Specialist

Bimbo Bakeries USA is a leading bakery company known for its wide array of beloved baked goods brands including Arnold, Brownberry, Oroweat, Thomas', Sara Lee, Entenmann's, and Marinela. With a workforce of over 20,000 dedicated associates across bakeries, sales centers, offices, and sales routes, Bimbo Bakeries USA is committed to delivering fresh, high-quality products to consumers nationwide. The company's core values emphasize a safe and inclusive working environment, promoting diversity, personal development, and allowing employees to express their authentic selves at work. As part of a growing organization with increased demand for products, Bimbo Bakeries USA offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a fulfilling career path for those passionate about the bakery industry and customer service.

The Route Sales Specialist role at Bimbo Bakeries USA is a key position focused on route growth and customer satisfaction. This full-time position offers a competitive wage of $25.00 per hour, with a standard schedule from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. The Route Sales Specialist is responsible for delivering fresh products to existing customers, setting up new accounts, merchandising, and customer development. This role requires partnering closely with customers to support all sales initiatives and maximize ordering, merchandising, and display opportunities. The position also provides crucial support by covering vacation relief for Route Sales Professionals and Loaders, assisting with training new team members, and handling daily route operations including ordering, distribution, and promotional activities.

This role involves a dynamic mix of responsibilities including communication with customers to explain promotions and delivery expectations, ensuring product distribution meets contract terms, and helping with customer relations to drive new product sales and increase shelf space. The Route Sales Specialist must provide exceptional customer service and efficiently resolve any issues that arise. Work locations may vary as staffing needs change. The company values candidates with 1-3 years of relevant Direct Sales Distribution (DSD) experience, a valid driver's license, the ability to obtain and maintain a DOT medical card, and the ability to acquire a chauffeur license where applicable (in certain states). Physical abilities such as climbing, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and finger dexterity are essential for success in this role.

Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer ensuring fair employment practices regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification. The company fosters an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity and complies with all employment laws such as Massachusetts' prohibition on lie detector test requirements. This ensures a professional and supportive workplace for all employees. Joining Bimbo Bakeries USA as a Route Sales Specialist means becoming part of a reputable organization with a strong presence in the bakery industry, committed to quality products, employee well-being, and business growth.