Field Merchandising Representative

Bimbo Bakeries USA; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Medical benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Bimbo Bakeries USA is looking for a Field Merchandising Representative in Wayne, New Jersey. In this role, you will be responsible for merchandising and ensuring product freshness while driving sales and building customer relationships.

The ideal candidate will have a valid driver's license and 1-3 years of related experience. The position offers competitive pay of $23.50 per hour and additional benefits including pension and medical coverage.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a DOT medical card.
• 1-3 years of related experience in Direct Sales Distribution preferred.

Responsibilities

• Merchandise and ensure proper rotation of products on shelves.
• Drive sales by securing new display space.
• Build strong customer relationships and execute promotions.
• Conduct daily route settlement and inventory counts.
• Safely drive the company route truck and complete daily logs.

Skills

Driving skills

Customer relationship building

Sales data analysis

Product merchandising

Inventory management

Job description

Field Merchandising Representative

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

• $23.50/hr.
• Shift: 4:00 am to 12:30 pm / Monday through Friday.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.

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.

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.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.