Route Sales Professional

Bimbo Bakeries USA•Cedar Rapids, IA

9d•$50,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Bimbo Bakeries USA is hiring a Route Sales Professional to merchandise and sell bakery products on an assigned route. The role is responsible for keeping products fresh and properly displayed, growing sales within existing accounts and pursuing new customers, maintaining customer relationships, and completing route settlement, inventory, driving, and documentation duties. The opening is on the first shift, from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m., with Wednesdays and Sundays off.

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, as well as reach frequently 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 Direct Sales Distribution (DSD) experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Merchandise and stock products, and ensure proper rotation on store shelves and displays to maintain quality and freshness.
Grow sales by securing new display space, establishing 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 increase sales and shelf space in existing accounts and when pursuing new customers.
Complete daily route settlement procedures, accounting for products, invoices, and cash and maintaining accurate inventory counts.
Safely drive the company route truck and complete daily Department of Transportation logs.
Submit required documentation, paperwork, and deposits on time.