Route Sales Specialist

Bimbo Bakeries USA; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Sign-on bonus

Retention bonus

Job summary

Bimbo Bakeries USA in Mitchell, SD is seeking a Route Sales Specialist to manage in-store product placement, drive sales, and build strong retailer relationships across assigned accounts.

The role includes daily route driving, inventory checks, and executing promotions. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in direct sales distribution, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain a DOT medical card. First shift with full benefits and bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• 21+ years of age
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Ability to obtain a DOT medical card
• Chauffer license may be required for IN/MI/TN locations
• 1–3 years of DSD experience preferred
• English literacy as required by DOT regulations

Responsibilities

• Merchandise, stock, and rotate products on shelves and displays
• Drive sales by securing new display space and setting up incremental displays
• Follow up on new account opportunities and build customer relationships while executing promotions
• Introduce new products to maximize sales and shelf space
• Conduct daily route settlements for products, invoices, and cash with proper inventory
• Safely drive route truck and complete DOT daily logs
• Submit required documentation, paperwork, and deposits on time

Skills

DSD experience

Customer relationships

Route planning

Job description

Route Sales Specialist

Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA

• $317.00 Weekly Base Pay + Commission ($60,000 - $66,000 annual average).
• First Shift (4AM start); Wednesdays/Sundays off
• Full benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan.
• $500 Sign- On Bonus Available.
• $3,000 Retention Bonus Available.

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.

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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