Route Sales Pro: Fresh Bakery Delivery & Merchandising

Flowers Bakeries Sales of New England, LLC; Presque Isle (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and medical benefi

401(k) Retirement savings plan

Professional growth and leadership培训

Paid vacation, holidays, and parental

Benefits may vary depending on your工作地

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. is seeking a Route Sales Specialist I to manage ordering, sales, delivery, and merchandising for a portfolio of fresh bakery products on our Maine route. You will build relationships with store managers and drive incremental sales by following market programs and best practices.

This full-time role may require non-traditional hours, weekends, or holidays. A DOT medical card and a clean MVR are required. We offer comprehensive benefits and a path for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year related experience in retail sales, DSD sales, and/or business-to-business sales.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth with customers through planning, ordering, and execution.
• Establish and maintain strong customer relations to communicate sales solutions.
• Order product using online order planner to ensure freshest products.
• Increase sales through shelf space expansion and in-store promotions.
• Adhere to route structure, stop sequence, and service times for efficiency.
• Follow retailer SOPs including check in/check out and service windows.
• Rotate stock and manage shelf life to maximize freshness.
• Perform daily route settlements and verify invoicing and cash policy.
• Conduct weekly inventory using handheld devices at select accounts.
• Support introduction of new products and gain shelf space for rollout.
• Obtain authorization for promotional displays and maximize consumer exposure.
• Review route analytics to identify voids and opportunities.
• Monitor KPIs to reduce costs and drive sales.
• Follow plan-o-gram requirements and company policies.
• Maintain DOT medical certification and compliant MVR.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections and keep logs up to date.
• Operate a CMV safely and maintain a clean workspace.
• Adhere to DOT regulations and company policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Retail sales experience

DSD sales

B2B sales

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Flowers Foods, Inc. is seeking a Route Sales Specialist I to manage ordering, sales, delivery, and merchandising for a portfolio of fresh bakery products on our Maine route. You will build relationships with store managers and drive incremental sales by following market programs and best practices.

This full-time role may require non-traditional hours, weekends, or holidays. A DOT medical card and a clean MVR are required. We offer comprehensive benefits and a path for professional growth.