Merchandiser

Bimbo Bakeries USA•Sacramento, CA

37d•Onsite

About The Position

Bimbo Bakeries USA is seeking a Merchandiser to service the Sacramento, CA area. This is a part-time position responsible for merchandising fresh bakery products in local accounts/grocery stores to ensure adequate product availability on the shelf and on displays. The role involves maintaining stock, ensuring product freshness through rotation, driving sales by securing display space, introducing new products, and managing route settlement procedures. Safely driving a company route truck and completing DOT 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.
Ability to climb, push/pull, bend, stoop, and kneel for extended periods as well as perform frequent reaching and use of fingers.
Reliable transportation.
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.
Successfully able to obtain Chauffer License (If job location is in IN, MI, TN).

Responsibilities

Keep bread aisle and display locations stocked appropriately in stores.
Maintain clean and organized back-room product inventory.
Rotate products according to color code.
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.