Route Sales Director: Lead Growth on Bakery Routes

Flowers Foods & Subsidiaries; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Leadership training

Paid time off

Job summary

The Route Sales Director (RSD) at Flowers Foods, Inc. leads Route Sales Supervisors, Representatives and Trainees to grow customer relationships and sales on company routes.

The position requires flexibility to work non-traditional hours, possibly weekends and holidays, and to obtain DOT certification. You will analyze route performance, develop sales strategies, and collaborate with Sales Operations leadership to meet revenue targets while maintaining compliance and service quality across

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in general management or sales.
• Minimum of 1 year in retail sales in food and beverage preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Sales or Business Administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and lead a team of Route Sales Supervisors, Route Sales Representatives and Route Sales Trainees.
• Oversee general business operations and activities on assigned routes.
• Meet with customers regularly to promote additional sales and brand awareness.
• Manage route performance to KPIs and drive compliance with Lepage route sales requirements.
• Recruit, interview, hire and train new Route Sales Representatives.

Skills

General management

Sales experience

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Route Sales Director (RSD) at Flowers Foods, Inc. leads Route Sales Supervisors, Representatives and Trainees to grow customer relationships and sales on company routes.

The position requires flexibility to work non-traditional hours, possibly weekends and holidays, and to obtain DOT certification. You will analyze route performance, develop sales strategies, and collaborate with Sales Operations leadership to meet revenue targets while maintaining compliance and service quality across