Route Sales Representative

Lewis Bakeries; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Pension plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Chicago Baking Company in Aurora, IL is seeking a full-time Route Sales Representative to manage a defined route, ensuring on-time delivery, accurate orders, and proactive merchandising. You will build strong customer relationships and support promotions to drive sales.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, strong service skills, and a valid CDL/DOT-compliant footprint with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to build lasting relationships.
• Basic computer skills to complete daily route and sales activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage your assigned route to ensure efficient product ordering, delivery, merchandising, and inventory management.
• Build strong relationships with customers by delivering exceptional service and responding to their business needs.
• Execute promotions, seasonal displays, and holiday merchandising plans to maximize sales and product visibility.
• Deliver products accurately and on time while meeting customer expectations and contract requirements.
• Identify opportunities to introduce new products, expand shelf space, and increase sales within existing accounts.
• Merchandise products to create attractive, fully stocked displays that drive customer purchases.
• Represent Chicago Baking Company with professionalism while serving as a trusted partner to your customers.
• Monitor route performance and take proactive steps to improve sales, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Customer service

Route sales

Relationship building

Merchandising

DOT/compliant delivery

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Job Details
Job Location: Aurora, IL - Aurora, IL
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: High School
Salary Range: $1,000.00 - $1,000.00 Commission
Job Shift: 1st
Job Category: Transportation
Route Sales Representative

Join Chicago Baking Company and help deliver the fresh, high-quality bakery products customers know and love. As a leader in the baking industry, we proudly produce and distribute trusted brands including Butternut®, Healthy Life®, SunMaid®, and Cinnabon®.

At Chicago Baking Company, we know our success starts with our people. That's why we invest in employees who share our commitment to quality, customer service, and continuous improvement. If you enjoy building relationships, working independently, and making an impact every day, we'd love to have you on our team.

What You’ll Do

• Manage your assigned route to ensure efficient product ordering, delivery, merchandising, and inventory management.
• Build strong relationships with customers by delivering exceptional service and responding to their business needs.
• Execute promotions, seasonal displays, and holiday merchandising plans to maximize sales and product visibility.
• Deliver products accurately and on time while meeting customer expectations and contract requirements.
• Identify opportunities to introduce new products, expand shelf space, and increase sales within existing accounts.
• Merchandise products to create attractive, fully stocked displays that drive customer purchases.
• Represent Chicago Baking Company with professionalism while serving as a trusted partner to your customers.
• Monitor route performance and take proactive steps to improve sales, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to build lasting relationships.
• Basic computer skills to complete daily route and sales activities.
• Previous Direct Store Delivery (DSD) or route sales experience is preferred.
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
• Ability to safely operate a standard transmission delivery truck.
• Ability to lift, carry, load, and unload products weighing up to 50 pounds throughout the workday.
• Ability to meet all DOT requirements, including successfully passing a DOT physical.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, and other scheduled shifts as needed.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Pension plan
• Paid Time Off

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