Field Merchandising Representative

Bimbo Bakeries USA; Burlington (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Medical

Dental

Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Bimbo Bakeries USA is hiring a route sales driver in Burlington, NJ. The role involves merchandising, driving, account development, and daily settlement procedures across stores on the delivery route.

Qualifications include 21+ years old, a valid driver’s license with a clean record, and ability to obtain a DOT medical card. The job offers competitive hourly pay and benefits under a collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a DOT medical card.
• Chauffer License may be required depending on location (IN, MI, TN).
• Ability to climb, push/pull, bend, stoop, and kneel for extended periods.
• 1-3 years of related DSD experience preferred.
• English language proficiency to converse with the public and read traffic signs.

Responsibilities

• Merchandise and rotate products on shelves to ensure quality and freshness.
• Drive sales by securing new display space and setting up incremental displays.
• Follow up on new accounts and strengthen customer relationships.
• Introduce new products to maximize sales and shelf space.
• Conduct daily route settlement for products, invoices, and cash.
• Safely drive the route truck and complete DOT daily logs.
• Submit required paperwork and deposits on time.

Skills

Valid driver's license

DOT medical card

Chauffeur license

Route driving

English proficiency

Job description

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas'® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann's® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA! More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.

Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA:

• Great starting pay! $29.55/hr.
• First Shift (start between 1AM-6AM depending on route); Wednesday/Sunday off
• Benefits subject to collective bargaining agreement terms: Pension, Medical, Dental, Holidays, Paid Time Off.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Merchandise, stock, and ensure the proper rotation of products on store shelves and displays to guarantee the best quality and freshness.
• Drive sales by securing new display space, setting up incremental displays, and using sales data to inform store-level strategies.
• Follow up on new account opportunities and build strong customer relationships while ensuring the execution of promotions.
• Introduce new products and services to maximize sales and shelf space within existing accounts and when pursuing new customers.
• Conduct daily route settlement procedures to account for all products, invoices, and cash while maintaining proper inventory counts.
• Safely drive the company route truck and complete DOT (US Department of Transportation) daily logs.
• Submit other required documentation, paperwork, and deposits on time.

Position Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a DOT medical card.
• Successfully able to obtain Chauffer License (If job location is in IN, MI, TN).
• Ability to climb, push/pull, bend, stoop, and kneel for extended periods as well as perform frequent reaching and use of fingers.
• 1-3 years of related experience in DSD (Direct Sales Distribution) is preferred.
• Consistent with United States Department of Transportation regulations, the ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.

Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law.

The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job.

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