Route Sales Specialist II — Train, Sell, & Deliver Fresh

Flowers Bakeries Sales of New England, LLC; Portland (ME); Presencial; USD 34 000 - 37 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health and medical benefits

401(k) Retirement savings plan

Professional growth and leadership培训

Paid vacation, holidays, and parental留

Resumo da oferta

Flowers Foods, Inc. is seeking a Route Sales Specialist II to train new RSRe and provide expert support across routes, ensuring orders, delivery and merchandising meet company standards. The role involves working with retailers, restaurants and institutions to maximize sales while maintaining strict route schedules.

This position may require non-traditional hours and occasional overnight travel. The RSS II will train new hires, drive promotions, manage shelf life, and develop customer

Qualificações

• Minimum of 1 year related experience in retail sales, DSD sales, and/or business-to-business sales.

Responsabilidades

• Train new Route Sales Representatives (RSR) and Route Sales Trainees (RST) on processes and tasks.
• Operate and cover company routes as needed to service retail customers, restaurants, and institutions.
• Provide in-field training to new RSRs and RSTs on tasks in the Route Sales Operations Manual.
• Establish and maintain strong customer relations to communicate sales solutions and improve satisfaction.
• Use online order planner to ensure customers receive fresh product.
• Increase sales through shelf space expansion and in-store promotions and displays.
• Follow route structure, stop sequence, and service times to drive efficiency and consistent service.
• Adhere to retailer account SOPs, including check-in/check-out and service windows.
• Rotate products per fresh market policy and manage shelf life for max freshness.
• Perform daily route settlements and weekly inventory in handheld devices as designated.
• Assist with new product introductions and gain shelf space and promotional displays.
• Obtain authorization for promotional displays and maximize exposure to customers.
• Review weekly route analysis to identify voids and opportunities.
• Monitor KPIs to reduce costs and boost sales.
• Follow plan-o-grams to ensure compliance and brand objectives.
• Master Route Sales training program practices.
• Must obtain DOT medical certification to drive a CMV.
• Must meet Fleet insurance MVR guidelines.

Conhecimentos

Retail sales

DSD sales

B2B sales

Formação académica

Highschool diploma or GED

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Flowers Foods, Inc. is seeking a Route Sales Specialist II to train new RSRe and provide expert support across routes, ensuring orders, delivery and merchandising meet company standards. The role involves working with retailers, restaurants and institutions to maximize sales while maintaining strict route schedules.

This position may require non-traditional hours and occasional overnight travel. The RSS II will train new hires, drive promotions, manage shelf life, and develop customer