Field Merchandising Representative

Bimbo Bakeries USA•Beckett Ridge, OH

10h

About The Position

Bimbo Bakeries USA is hiring a Field Merchandising Representative to merchandise and sell bakery products on a store route. The role includes stocking and rotating products, expanding product displays and shelf space, executing promotions, developing customer relationships, and introducing products and services to existing and prospective accounts. The representative also handles daily route settlement, inventory counts, required paperwork and deposits, and safe operation of a company route truck. The listed schedule has a 6:00 a.m. start time, with Wednesday and Sunday off.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must have a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
Must be able to acquire and maintain a DOT medical card.
Must successfully obtain a Chauffeur License if the job location is in Indiana, Michigan, or Tennessee.
Must be able to climb, push and pull, bend, stoop, and kneel for extended periods, and frequently reach and use fingers.
Must be able to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records, consistent with U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of related experience in DSD (Direct Sales Distribution) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Merchandise, stock, and rotate products on store shelves and displays to maintain product quality and freshness.
Secure new display space, set up incremental displays, and use sales data to inform store-level strategies.
Follow up on new account opportunities, build customer relationships, and ensure promotions are executed.
Introduce new products and services to increase sales and shelf space in existing accounts and when pursuing new customers.
Conduct daily route settlement procedures and account for products, invoices, and cash while maintaining inventory counts.
Safely drive the company route truck and complete daily DOT logs.
Submit required documentation, paperwork, and deposits on time.