Route Sales Specialist II: Trainer & Growth Driver

Flowers Bakeries; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits and medical

401(k) retirement plan

Professional growth & training

Paid vacation & parental leave

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Portland, ME, is seeking a Route Sales Specialist II to train new RS/RST trainees and support all training processes across routes.

The RSS II also handles ordering, sales, delivery, and merchandising for a slate of nationally- and locally branded products while building relationships with store managers. The role emphasizes using sales data and market plans to grow accounts, expanding shelf space, and executing promotions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year related experience in retail sales.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Able to obtain DOT medical certification to drive a CMV.
• Willing to work non-traditional hours, weekends, or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Train new RSRs and RSTs on tasks in the Route Sales Operations Manual.
• Manage ordering, sales, delivery, and merchandising for assigned routes.
• Develop relationships with store managers and other personnel to maximize sales.

Skills

Retail sales

Customer relations

Training

Cash handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Portland, ME, is seeking a Route Sales Specialist II to train new RS/RST trainees and support all training processes across routes.

The RSS II also handles ordering, sales, delivery, and merchandising for a slate of nationally- and locally branded products while building relationships with store managers. The role emphasizes using sales data and market plans to grow accounts, expanding shelf space, and executing promotions.