Route Rider

Bimbo Bakeries USA•South Point, OH

17h•$60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Route Rider works on a sales route for Bimbo Bakeries USA, merchandising and selling bakery products to stores. The role includes maintaining product quality and freshness through stocking and rotation, increasing sales and shelf space through displays, promotions, and new product introductions, and building customer relationships. The Route Rider also manages route inventory and daily settlements, safely operates the company route truck, completes DOT logs, and submits required records and deposits. The posted shift is 3 a.m. to 1 p.m., with rotating days off. Compensation is $305 weekly base pay plus commission, with an annual average of $60,000–$65,000. Full benefits are offered, including medical, dental, vision, and a retirement plan.

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 be able to 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 communicate 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, and rotate them properly on store shelves and displays to maintain 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, build customer relationships, and execute promotions.
Introduce new products and services to maximize 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 accurate inventory counts.
Safely drive the company route truck and complete daily DOT logs.
Submit required documentation, paperwork, and deposits on time.