Route Sales Specialist

Bimbo Bakeries USA is a leading bakery company known for producing and distributing a wide range of beloved brands including Arnold, Brownberry, Oroweat breads, Thomas English muffins and bagels, as well as Sara Lee, Entenmann's, and Marinela cakes and donuts. With more than 20,000 associates spread across bakeries, sales centers, offices, and sales routes, Bimbo Bakeries USA is committed to delivering the freshest products to consumers at every meal. The company emphasizes a safe and inclusive work environment that values diversity, promotes professional development, and encourages associates to be their authentic selves. As a dynamic and growing organization that meets increased demand for products, Bimbo Bakeries USA offers competitive pay and excellent benefits, fostering long-term career growth for its employees.

The Route Sales Specialist (RSS) role at Bimbo Bakeries USA is critical to the company's mission of ensuring product availability and customer satisfaction. This position operates primarily on a 4-day, 10-hour shift schedule, typically overnight, and offers an hourly wage of $24.84. The RSS is responsible for following established procedures and business practices to maximize route potential, delivering fresh products to existing customers, setting up new accounts, and merchandising products to ensure optimal presentation and sales. This role requires close collaboration with customers and the sales team to support all sales initiatives and achieve business objectives.

Route Sales Specialists play a vital role in customer development, involving tasks such as ordering, distribution, merchandising, promotional activities, holiday planning, and verifying that customer expectations are met. They act as a link between the company and its customers, explaining promotional activities and ensuring customer satisfaction. The role also involves assisting with training new Route Sales Professionals, providing vacation relief, participating in rack resets, and coordinating with sales leadership to solve operational issues and improve route efficiency. The location of work may vary depending on staffing needs, offering a dynamic and engaging work environment for those who enjoy working in the field and engaging directly with customers.

This position demands physical endurance, as it requires the ability to climb, bend, push, pull, stoop, and kneel for extended periods, along with frequent use of hands and fingers. Candidates should have at least one to three years of related experience in direct sales distribution (DSD) and must meet specific regulatory requirements such as holding a valid driver's license, the ability to obtain and retain a DOT medical card, and the ability to obtain a Chauffeur License in certain states. Effective communication skills in English are essential to interact with the public, understand traffic signs, and maintain accurate records. Bimbo Bakeries USA is committed to compliance with all applicable laws and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to creating a diverse workforce free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. This inclusive culture ensures that every associate has the opportunity to contribute and thrive within the organization. The company also adheres to legal requirements such as restrictions against lie detector tests in employment practices in the state of Massachusetts, further emphasizing its commitment to ethical and lawful employment standards.