Route Sales Professional

Bimbo Bakeries USA; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bimbo Bakeries USA is seeking a Route Sales Professional in Commerce City, Colorado. The role involves merchandising, stocking, and ensuring product quality on shelves while driving sales by securing new display spaces and building customer relationships.

Candidates must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record, as well as 1–3 years of experience in Direct Sales Distribution (DSD). This position requires effective communication and the ability to manage inventory effectively.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 1–3 years of related experience in DSD (Direct Sales Distribution) is preferred.
• Must be able to read and speak the English language sufficiently.

Responsibilities

• Merchandise, stock, and ensure proper rotation of products.
• Drive sales by securing new display space.
• Follow up on new account opportunities and build strong customer relationships.
• Conduct daily route settlement procedures.
• Safely drive the company route truck.

Skills

Sales skills

Customer relationship management

Inventory management

Communication skills

Job description

Job Overview

Route Sales Professional

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.
• Must be able to obtain a Chauffeur License (if job location is in IN, MI, or 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.
• Must be able to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals in English, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.

Physical and Mental Demands

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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, and 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.