Large Format Sales Professional

Bimbo Bakeries USA•Oklahoma City, OK

15h•$60,000 - $61,000

About The Position

Bimbo Bakeries USA is hiring a Large Format Sales Professional to merchandise and sell its products to retail customers. The role involves keeping products fresh and properly displayed, growing sales and shelf space, building customer relationships, and managing route inventory, paperwork, and settlement procedures. The professional drives a personal vehicle to customers and, on a traditional route sales route, drives a company route truck. The position starts at approximately 4 a.m., 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, as well as reach frequently 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 and stock products on store shelves and displays, maintaining proper ongoing rotation and product freshness.
Drive sales by acquiring new display space, adding incremental displays, and using sales data to develop store-level plans.
Follow up on new account opportunities and build effective customer relationships while ensuring promotions are executed.
Introduce new products and services to maximize sales and shelf space in existing accounts and when soliciting new customers.
Complete daily route settlement procedures and account for products, invoices, and cash while maintaining accurate inventory counts.
Drive a personal vehicle to customers; drive a company route truck on a traditional route sales route.
Complete the DOT daily log and submit documentation, paperwork, and deposits on time.