Route Sales Representative

Flowers Foods; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) plan

Growth training

Paid time off

Job summary

Flowers Foods in Montgomery, AL is hiring a Route Sales Representative to manage ordering, sales and delivery of fresh baked products. The successful candidate must appear professional and build strong relationships with customers.

Daily tasks include daily vehicle checks, logging hours, reporting maintenance, expanding shelf space, rotating stock, and using data to grow customer accounts. Compensation consists of a base salary plus commission, with annual pay between $70,000 and $85,000 for

Qualifications

• Sales experience preferred.
• Delivery experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Order, sell, and deliver fresh baked products to customers.
• Represent the company professionally and build strong customer relationships.
• Check vehicle daily and keep accurate records.
• Fill out daily logs and hours of service.
• Expand shelf space, rotate stock, and promote products.
• Collaborate to drive customer growth through planning and execution.

Skills

Sales experience

Delivery experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Equal Opportunity Employer

Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or people of any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements. If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send an e‑mail to Matthew West at [e-mail] or 279‑782‑9599.

Compensation and Benefits

Annual compensation is between $70,000 – $85,000 and is comprised of a base hourly wage plus commission. Full‑time employees are offered the following benefits:

• Comprehensive health and medical coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Professional growth and leadership training
• Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave

Position Responsibilities

The Route Sales Representative (RSR) is responsible for ordering, sales, and delivery of fresh baked products. The successful candidate must appear professional and build strong relationships with customers. Daily tasks include:

• Checking your vehicle daily and keeping accurate records
• Filling out daily driver’s logs, time logs, and hours of service
• Reporting maintenance issues promptly
• Expanding shelf space, creatively displaying in‑store promotions, and maximizing product shelf life by rotating products
• Using data and marketing plans to build relationships and drive customer growth through effective communication, planning, ordering, and execution
• Adapting to varying workdays while maintaining flexibility for service windows, non‑traditional hours, weekends, and holidays
• Working independently and as part of a team to gain industry knowledge and improve performance

Preferred Qualifications

• Sales experience
• Delivery experience
• High school diploma or GED

Essential Job Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have had a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOT Medical Card
• Must have a valid state driver’s license with a documented safe driving record
• Must meet Fleet Insurance Guidelines
• Must adhere to federal, state, and local rules regarding the operation of a CMV
• Must execute the best practices of RSR training (after 4‑week company paid training)
• Must be able to push or pull up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis

Job Details

Job Type: Full‑time
Pay: $70,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Schedule: Morning shift
Work Location: In person