Route Sales Representative

Lewis Bakeries; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 10,155 - 12,164; Full time

Job summary

Lewis Bakeries located in Chicago, IL is seeking a Route Sales Representative to manage route operations and ensure customer satisfaction. The role involves ordering, distribution, and promotional activities.

Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, along with experience in DSD operations. A Class C driver's license and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs are also necessary for this position.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills helpful.
• Previous DSD operation or route sales experience desired.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must have the ability to drive a standard truck Class C license.
• Must follow all DOT regulations and be able to pass a DOT physical.
• Able to work early mornings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for route operational activity including ordering and distribution.
• Communicate with customers regarding promotional activity and delivery expectations.
• Ensure product distribution meets customer satisfaction.
• Assist in selling new products and managing shelf space.
• Represent CBC as a leader in the baking business.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

DSD operation or route sales experience

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs

Education

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Chicago, IL - Chicago, IL 60612
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: High School
Salary Range: $1,000.00 - $1,000.00 Base+Commission/month
Job Shift: 1st
Job Category: Transportation

Chicago Baking Company is a leader in the baking industry, known for its innovative products, freshness and quality. Our distribution routes deliver our leading brands such as Butternut®, Healthy Life®, Sun‑Maid®, Cinnabon®, and Lewis ®. CBC believes that valuing employees ensures the success of the company. We never compromise the quality of our products and we look for employees that will hold the same commitment to quality and service that we do. Chicago Baking Company offers an outstanding opportunity for a Route Sales Representative to cover open routes based out of the South/West Chicagoland area.

Principal Accountabilities

• Responsible for route operational activity, including ordering and distribution, merchandising, promotional activity, holiday planning, and meeting customer expectations.
• Communicate with customers to assist them in understanding the promotional activity, and understand what our customer delivery expectations are.
• Ensure that product distribution is accomplished to customer satisfaction in agreement with any contract terms and requirements.
• Assist customer relations to include selling of new products, and space/position gains.
• Represent CBC as a leader in the baking business.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent required
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills helpful.
• Previous DSD operation or route sales experience desired
• A valid driver’s license
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Must have the ability to drive a standard truck Class C license
• Must follow all DOT regulations and be able to pass a DOT physical.
• Able to work early mornings and weekends