Route Sales Representative

CHICAGO BAKING COMPANY; Normal, Peoria, Bloomington (IL, IL, IN); On-site; USD 10,155 - 12,164; Full time

Job summary

CHICAGO BAKING COMPANY is looking for a Route Sales Representative in Normal, IL. This role involves managing route operations, communicating with customers, and ensuring product distribution meets contract standards.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma and excellent interpersonal skills. Experience in DSD operations is a plus, along with a valid driver’s license and the ability to lift up to 50lbs. Morning and weekend availability is required.

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 50lbs.
• Must have ability to drive a standard truck (Class C license).
• Must follow all DOT regulations and pass a DOT physical.
• Able to work early mornings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for route operational activity, including ordering and distribution.
• Communicate with customers to assist them in understanding promotional activity.
• Ensure product distribution is accomplished to customer satisfaction.
• Assist customer relations by selling new products and securing space gains.
• Represent CBC as a leader in the baking business.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Location: Bloomington, Normal, Peoria, IL

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $1,000.00 - $1,000.00 Base + Commission/month

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Transportation

Position Title

Route Sales Representative

Company Overview

Chicago Baking Company is a leader in the baking industry, known for its innovative products, freshness and quality. Our distribution routes deliver brands such as Butternut®, Healthy Life®, Sun‑Maid®, Cinnabon®, and Lewis®.

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 promotional activity and to understand their delivery expectations.
• Ensure product distribution is accomplished to customer satisfaction in agreement with contract terms and requirements.
• Assist customer relations by selling new products and securing 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 50lbs.
• Must have ability to drive a standard truck (ClassC license).
• Must follow all DOT regulations and pass a DOT physical.
• Able to work early mornings and weekends.