11600B - Representative, Sales

Bakemark; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

7 Holidays plus PTO

Job summary

BakeMark USA is seeking a results-driven Sales Representative to expand our bakery industry market presence in Los Angeles, CA. You will drive orders and implement sales initiatives while maintaining top-tier customer relationships.

The role requires travel 90–100% within the local territory, a valid driver’s license, and strong communication skills. A background in bakery sales is highly desirable and compensation includes a strong base plus commission.

Qualifications

• Must travel 90-100% within local territory.
• Experience in sales and understanding of sales process.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance.
• Bakery industry experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Grow sales of BakeMark USA’s products and services within the assigned territory.
• Identify and obtain orders to meet customer supply needs.
• Implement company sales initiatives and strategies in the field.
• Maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and provide timely follow-up.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Bakery industry knowledge

Territory management

Education

One-year certificate (college/technical school)

Two years bakery experience

Two years route sales experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Internet

Job description

Territory: Los Angeles, CA

Our Sales Representatives are the backbone of the company’s growth in all market channels. As such, it is the responsibility of the Sales Representative to grow sales of the company’s products and services utilizing the approach, strategies and tactics prescribed by the Company.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications:

• Responsible for the sales execution of the company initiatives to promote BakeMark USA’s strategy of achieving the and maintaining the dominant market share position in the baking industry by taking steps necessary to identify and obtain orders for 100% of the supply needs of these customers.
• Must be able to travel in a local territory approximately 90%-100% of the time. Overnight travel may be required.
• Experience in sales.
• Understanding of the sales process and dynamics.
• A commitment to excellent
• customer service. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Unequivocally motivated to win business opportunities and ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Superb interpersonal skills, including the ability to quickly build rapport with both customers and suppliers.
• Experience using computers for a variety of tasks. Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet.
• Must have, and maintain, a valid driver's license. Must maintain current auto insurance.
• One-year certificate from college or technical school; two years of hands-on bakery experience; two years of prior route sales experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior Baking Industry experience highly desirable.
• Other duties as assigned to reach Company goals.

Bilingual a plus!

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base of no less than $60k/ year to start
  • Sales Plan to move to 100% commission within 6 months
• 7 Holidays plus PTO
• Mileage reimbursement