Route Sales Representative
About The Position
The Route Sales Representative (RSR) manages a specific route in wholesale baking and route distribution, building and maintaining customer relationships and representing the Aunt Millie’s brand to grocery store managers, receiving personnel, and other store staff. The role delivers and sells products to established accounts, stocks shelves, plans customer orders, and looks for opportunities to grow business while maintaining product freshness. Training lasts 4–6 weeks, with a base amount that varies by location. After successfully completing training and receiving a route assignment, compensation transitions to route pay. Expected annual earnings are $52,000 or more, depending on route performance and sales. The work is active and involves driving a company vehicle, transporting and stocking products, and loading and unloading bread baskets throughout the day. Representatives use an iPad for route activities, order tracking, and customer communication, and must follow traffic laws, company policies, and safe work procedures.
Requirements
- Enjoy engaging with people and prefer an active role over desk work.
- Strong driving skills and a valid driver's license.
- Clean three-year driving record, subject to the stated restrictions on driving convictions and violations.
- Able to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination.
- At least 21 years old, as required by DOT regulations.
- Successfully pass a drug screening.
- Basic math skills for essential job tasks.
- Strong work ethic and pride in delivering quality work.
- Commitment to providing exceptional customer service with enthusiasm and dedication.
Responsibilities
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with existing accounts to foster customer loyalty.
- Deliver and sell products to established accounts, ensuring timely and accurate distribution.
- Transport products from company vehicles to retail establishments and stock shelves.
- Preplan and fulfill specific orders for each customer to maximize efficiency.
- Use an iPad to manage route activities, track orders, and communicate with customers.
- Identify and pursue opportunities to generate additional business.
- Implement strategies to minimize product expiration and maintain freshness.
- Safely operate company vehicles in accordance with traffic laws and company policies.
- Follow safe work procedures to protect personal and public safety.
- Load and unload bread baskets throughout the day, following proper lifting and handling protocols.
Benefits
- Healthcare package for employees working over 30 hours per week.
- Competitive wages described as higher than the industry average.
- Employer-matched 401(k) package.
- Life insurance options.
- Fitness center membership reimbursement through wellness incentives.
- Paid vacations and holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
