Route Sales Representative - Provo

United States Bakery External•Provo, UT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Franz Family Bakery is seeking a Route Sales Representative to deliver bakery products to retail and institutional customers in the Provo area. The role involves loading a delivery truck at a regional depot, delivering and stocking products, retrieving outdated items, and reordering products to keep customer shelves adequately stocked and properly faced. The representative is expected to meet or exceed budgeted objectives and follow company safety, driving, and product-distribution guidelines. The position requires sales experience, a safe work history, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to perform regular lifting and physical tasks. Work is scheduled between 2 a.m. and 4 p.m. on weekdays, weekends, and holidays; the schedule is discussed at the interview. The posting states annual target earnings of $79,000–$90,000, consisting of base pay plus commission.

Requirements

At least one year at previous employers and a solid work history.
Sales experience.
A proven safe work history.
Pass a pre-employment math test, background check, drug screen, and physical.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance.
Clean driving record and provide a current driving abstract from the department of licensing at the time of interview.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds regularly and maneuver large, bulky product racks in and out of locations.
Ability to frequently bend, stoop, twist, reach, kneel, and squat while loading and unloading trucks and shelving products.
Ability to communicate with owners, managers, and supervisors in grocery stores, restaurants, and institutions.
Availability to work between 2 a.m. and 4 p.m. on weekdays, weekends, and holidays; schedule to be discussed at interview.
Follow company core values and plant safety guidelines and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Load a delivery truck at a regional loading depot with bakery products and deliver them to retail and institutional customers.
Retrieve outdated bakery products from customers and return them to the regional loading depot.
Reorder bakery products and keep customers’ shelves adequately stocked and properly faced.
Meet or exceed budgeted objectives.
Perform assigned duties safely, courteously, and on time, following company guidelines.
Use the handheld device according to company guidelines.
Load the truck and conduct a pre-trip evaluation according to the Fleet Safety Policy.
Operate and maintain the vehicle according to the Smith Driving System and Fleet Safety Policy.
Distribute products according to Safe Work Methods and company guidelines.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.