Route Sales Professional

Bimbo Bakeries USA•Glendale Heights, IL

13d•$55,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Bimbo Bakeries USA is hiring a Route Sales Professional to merchandise and sell its bakery products on a company route. The role involves stocking and rotating products, growing sales and shelf space, developing customer relationships, and executing promotions. The professional also handles daily route settlements, inventory counts, required paperwork and deposits, and safely operates a route truck while completing DOT logs. The position offers an average annual salary of $55,000–$75,000. The shift starts between 1:30 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. and ends between 10:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., with Wednesday and Sunday off. Benefits are subject to collective bargaining agreement terms.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
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; frequent reaching and use of fingers are also required.
Must be able to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and complete 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 products and services to maximize sales and shelf space within existing accounts and when pursuing new customers.
Conduct daily route settlement procedures and account for products, invoices, cash, and inventory.
Safely drive the company route truck and complete daily DOT logs.
Submit required documentation, paperwork, and deposits on time.