Route Sales Representative

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

Job summary

Lewis Bakeries in Waukegan, IL, is seeking a full-time Route Sales Representative. This role involves managing route operational activities, communicating with customers about product deliveries, and ensuring distribution aligns with customer satisfaction. Candidates should possess a High School diploma and strong interpersonal skills, alongside a valid driver’s license and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Join a leading company in the baking industry and be part of a team that values quality and employee commitment.

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 a Class C driving license and be able to pass a DOT physical.
• Must follow all DOT regulations.
• Able to work early mornings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for route operational activity, including ordering and distribution.
• Communicate with customers about promotional activity and delivery expectations.
• Ensure product distribution meets customer satisfaction.
• Assist customer relations with new products and position gains.
• Represent company as a leader in the baking business.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent

Job description

Chicago Baking Company – Route Sales Representative

Job Location: Waukegan, IL

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $1,000.00 - $1,000.00 Commission

Job Shift: 1st

Job Category: Transportation

Company Overview

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.

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 delivery expectations.
• Ensure product distribution is accomplished to customer satisfaction in agreement with contract terms.
• Assist customer relations to include selling 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 a Class C driving license and be able to pass a DOT physical.
• Must follow all DOT regulations.
• Able to work early mornings and weekends.