97600B - Representative, Sales

Bakemark; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

BakeMark, a leading bakery ingredients supplier, is seeking a motivated Sales Representative to grow existing accounts and win new business in the baking sector. You will implement company sales strategies, deliver excellent customer service, and help expand BakeMark's market share within the local territory.

Ideal candidates have prior sales or route experience, strong communication, and the ability to travel 90–100% within a local area, including overnight trips.

Qualifications

• Prior sales or route sales experience preferred.
• Baking industry experience highly desirable.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver's license and current auto insurance required.
• Base of no less than $60k/year to start.
• Sales Plan to move to 100% commission within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Execute company sales initiatives to support BakeMark USA's strategy of achieving and maintaining a dominant market share in the baking industry.
• Identify, develop, and secure orders to fulfill 100% of customers' supply needs.
• Maintain and grow existing accounts while actively pursuing new business opportunities.
• Travel within an assigned local territory (approximately 90-100% travel required; occasional overnight travel may be necessary).
• Deliver exceptional customer service and build strong, long-term relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Utilize company systems and tools to manage accounts, track sales activity, and support reporting requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support company objectives.

Skills

Sales experience

Route sales

Communication skills

Customer relationship

Driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Posted Monday, August 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM

When it comes to baking, BakeMark has its own secret ingredient: a team of passionate talented employees. For over 100 years, BakeMark has stood for excellence in quality and service, for our customers, our stakeholders and our colleagues. We attribute our success to our colleagues and their contributions towards meeting the needs of our customers and stakeholders. We shall share our values and ways of working. We are passionate about the baking industry. We excel at creating strong partnerships within the company and with our loyal customers. We love to innovate and thrive to manufacture and deliver performing bakery products and world-class customer service.

With over 100 years of service to the baking industry, BakeMark is recognized as an industry leader and trusted partner for quality bakery ingredients, products, supplies and service. BakeMark is a manufacturer and distributor with 23 branches conveniently-located across the U.S.

Summary:

BakeMark is seeking a motivated Sales Representative to grow existing accounts and develop new business within the baking industry. This role is responsible for executing company sales strategies, increasing market share, and delivering exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities:

• Execute company sales initiatives to support BakeMark USA's strategy of achieving and maintaining a dominant market share in the baking industry.
• Identify, develop, and secure orders to fulfill 100% of customers' supply needs.
• Maintain and grow existing accounts while actively pursuing new business opportunities.
• Travel within an assigned local territory (approximately 90-100% travel required; occasional overnight travel may be necessary).
• Deliver exceptional customer service and build strong, long-term relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Utilize company systems and tools to manage accounts, track sales activity, and support reporting requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support company objectives.

Qualifications:

• Prior sales or route sales experience preferred
• Baking industry experience highly desirable
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Valid driver's license and current auto insurance required
• Base of no less than $60k/ year to start
• Sales Plan to move to 100% commission within 6 months

Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

BakeMark is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment, in accordance with the requirements of all applicable state and federal laws, on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age or any other basis prohibited by law.