Baker

BakeMark; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7 paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

BakeMark is seeking a Sales Representative to grow sales of our bakery products across local markets. You will travel extensively within the territory to identify opportunities, close orders, and maintain exceptional customer service.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in bakery or route sales, strong communication, and proven ability to build lasting relationships with customers and suppliers. A valid driver’s license and proficiency with MS Office are expected.

Qualifications

• 2 years bakery experience preferred.
• 2 years route sales experience preferred.
• Bakery industry experience highly desirable.
• Must be able to travel locally 90–100% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Grow sales of BakeMark products and services.
• Identify and obtain orders for customers’ supply needs.
• Build rapport with customers and suppliers to win business.
• Travel locally 90–100% of the time and provide strong customer service.
• Work with company initiatives to expand market share.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Driving

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Internet

Job description

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

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 customers.
• Must be able to travel in local territory approximately 90%-100% of the time. Overnight travel may be required.
• Experience in sales and closing of sales.
• Understanding of the sales process and dynamics.
• A commitment to excellent customer service.
• Solid 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 Outlook. Competency in Word, Excel and Internet preferred.
• Must have, and maintain, a valid driver's license. Must maintain current auto insurance.
• Two years of hands-on bakery experience a plus; two years of prior route sales experience a plus, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior Baking Industry experience highly desirable.
• Other duties as assigned to reach Company goals.

Compensation:

• 6-month subsidy of $60,000
• 7 paid Holidays + PTO

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.