Route Sales Professional Extra

Bimbo Bakeries USA•Davenport, IA

2d•$50,000 - $60,000•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 involves merchandising, stocking, and rotating products on store shelves and displays to ensure quality and freshness. The Route Sales Professional Extra will drive sales by securing new display space, setting up incremental displays, and using sales data to inform store-level strategies. They will also follow up on new account opportunities, build strong customer relationships, and ensure the execution of promotions. Introducing new products and services to maximize sales and shelf space within existing accounts and when pursuing new customers is also a key responsibility. Daily route settlement procedures, including accounting for products, invoices, and cash, along with maintaining proper inventory counts, are required. The role also includes safely driving the company route truck and completing DOT daily logs, as well as submitting other required documentation, paperwork, and deposits on time.

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.