Market Sales Leader

Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc; Illinois; On-site; USD 64,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Range

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Vehicle Reimbursement Program

Annual Bonus Eligibility

401k & Company Match

On the Job Training with AdvancementOp

On the Job Training with AdvancementOp

Job summary

Bimbo Bakeries USA is seeking a field sales professional to lead Direct Store Delivery (DSDE) efforts in the market, driving growth for our brands and expanding shelf presence.

You will establish store growth plans, build customer relationships, analyze sales data, and collaborate with partners to achieve revenue, freshness, and space optimization goals. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of related experience and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred; High School diploma required.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• 3-5 years of related experience in customer relations or sales.
• At least 6 months experience leading and influencing others.
• Computer skills with PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales objectives and grow the business by leading DSDE best practices in the market.
• Establish store growth plans aligned with Zone revenue, freshness, and realization goals; review quarterly with partners.
• Execute growth opportunities to expand market share for strategic brands through DSDE.
• Use sales data tools to drive decisions with frontline salespeople and secure new space and displays.
• Be part of a team where you can bring your authentic self to work daily.

Skills

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High School diploma required

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

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.Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide!

Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA:

• Salary Range: $63,500 - $82,500
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Vehicle Reimbursement Program
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• 401k & Company Match
• On the Job Training with Advancement Opportunities

What You Will Be Doing:

• Responsible for achieving sales objectives to grow the overall business by leading the execution of Direct Store Delivery Excellence (DSDE) best practices in the market.
• Establish store-level growth plans that connect to the Zone objectives for revenue, freshness, and realization, while building customer relationships that align with planned store-level growth goals. Communicate plans and conduct reviews quarterly with business partners to identify opportunities and action plans.
• Execute on all growth opportunities to grow market share on strategic brands through the execution of DSDE best practices.
• Utilize sales data tools to help drive effective decisions with the frontline salespeople as well as drive brand growth with customers through the acquisition of new space and displays.
• Be part of a team in an extraordinary organization where you can bring your authentic self to work each and every day.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred - High School diploma required.
• A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• 3-5 years of related experience in customer relations or sales.
• At least 6 months experience leading and influencing others (A combination of training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted).
• Computer skills and proficiency, specifically PowerPoint, Excel, and Word required.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a DOT Medical card.
• 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 [or Vets]
• Bilingual - English/Spanish a plus.

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.