Route Sales Professional Vacation Relief

Bimbo Bakeries USA•Tulsa, OK

5d•$55,000 - $56,000

About The Position

The Route Sales Professional Vacation Relief role supports Bimbo Bakeries USA by covering employees’ time off on sales routes. The position requires schedule flexibility and may involve overnight travel for multiple days or weeks based on business needs. The approximate start time is 2:00 a.m.; shifts continue until the route is completed, with Wednesday and Sunday off. The role is responsible for merchandising and rotating products, growing sales and display space, developing customer relationships, introducing products and services, completing daily route settlements, safely driving a company route truck, and submitting required records and deposits. The stated average annual salary is $55,000–$56,000. Full benefits include 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 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, and frequently reach 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, and ensure proper rotation 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 ensure promotions are executed.
Introduce new products and services to maximize sales and shelf space in existing accounts and when pursuing new customers.
Conduct daily route settlement procedures to account for products, invoices, and cash, while maintaining accurate inventory counts.
Safely drive the company route truck and complete daily U.S. Department of Transportation logs.
Submit required documentation, paperwork, and deposits on time.