Route Sales Specialist

Bimbo Bakeries USA; Hazel Park (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Bimbo Bakeries USA is seeking a Route Sales Specialist in Michigan to merchandise, stock, and manage product rotation across store shelves and displays. You will drive sales by creating new display space, leveraging data-driven strategies, and building strong relationships with accounts.

The role requires a valid driver's license, ability to obtain a DOT medical card, and possibly a Chauffer License depending on location.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a DOT medical card.
• Chauffer License may be required depending on location (IN, MI, TN).
• Ability to climb, push/pull, bend, stoop and kneel for extended periods; frequent reaching and finger use.

Responsibilities

• Merchandise, stock, and ensure proper rotation of products on store shelves and displays to guarantee freshness.
• Drive sales by securing new display space and setting up incremental displays using sales data for strategies.
• Follow up on new account opportunities and build strong customer relationships while executing promotions.
• Introduce new products and services to maximize sales and shelf space within existing accounts and when pursuing new customers.
• Conduct daily route settlements for products, invoices, and cash with accurate inventory counts.
• Safely drive the company route truck and complete DOT daily logs.
• Submit required paperwork and deposits on time.

Skills

Valid driver's license

DOT medical card

Chauffer License

English proficiency

DSD experience

Physical ability

Safety-conscious driving

Job description

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold, Brownberry or Oroweat bread? A Thomas' English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee, Entenmann's or Marinela cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA!

More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.

Route Sales Specialist

Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide!

Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA

• $70,000 - $75,000 average annual salary.
• 1st Shift Opening (5 am start time, Wednesday and Sunday off).
• Full benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan.

What You Will Be Doing

• Merchandise, stock, and ensure the proper rotation of products on store shelves and displays to guarantee the best quality and freshness.
• Drive sales by securing new display space, setting up incremental displays, and using sales data to inform store-level strategies.
• Follow up on new account opportunities and build strong customer relationships while ensuring the execution of promotions.
• Introduce new products and services to maximize sales and shelf space within existing accounts and when pursuing new customers.
• Conduct daily route settlement procedures to account for all products, invoices, and cash while maintaining proper inventory counts.
• Safely drive the company route truck and complete DOT (US Department of Transportation) daily logs.
• Submit other required documentation, paperwork, and deposits on time.

Position Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a DOT medical card.
• Successfully able to obtain Chauffer License (If job location is in IN, MI, TN).
• Ability to climb, push/pull, bend, stoop, and kneel for extended periods as well as perform frequent reaching and use of fingers.
• 1-3 years of related experience in DSD (Direct Sales Distribution) is preferred.
• Consistent with United States Department of Transportation regulations, the ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.

The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job.

Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law.

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