Field Merchandising Representative

Bimbo Bakeries USA•Wayne, NJ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Bimbo Bakeries USA is the largest baking company in the world, with over 20,000 associates nationwide. We offer a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development, and allows associates to be their authentic selves. This role is responsible for merchandising, stocking, and ensuring product rotation on store shelves and displays to guarantee the best quality and freshness. The representative will also drive sales by securing new display space, setting up incremental displays, using sales data for store-level strategies, following up on new account opportunities, building customer relationships, executing promotions, introducing new products, and conducting daily route settlement procedures. Safely driving the company route truck and completing DOT daily logs are also key responsibilities.

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.