Outside Sales Representative - Bakery

Bakemark; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

BakeMark USA is seeking a motivated Sales Representative to grow existing accounts and develop new business within the baking industry. You will execute sales strategies, increase market share, and deliver exceptional customer service to customers and suppliers in Saint Paul, MN.

The role requires extensive travel (90–100%) within the territory, with a path to move to a 100% commission plan within six months.

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.

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; overnight travel may be necessary).
• Deliver exceptional customer service and build strong, long-term relationships with customers and suppliers.

Skills

Sales experience

Baking industry experience

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Job description

BakeMark USA - Branch located in Shakopee, Minnesota

Territory: Saint Paul, MN

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

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base of no less than $60k/ year to start
  • Sales Plan to move to 100% commission within 6 months
• 7 Holidays plus PTO
• Mileage reimbursement