Route Sales Representative
About The Position
Flowers Foods, Inc. is a leading producer of packaged bakery goods in the United States with $5.1 billion in 2024 sales. The company offers a variety of well-known brands such as Nature's Own, Wonder, Dave's Killer Bread, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake. Flowers Foods emphasizes a culture of Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility, focusing on innovation and community. This specific role is for a high-performing Route Sales Representative within Flowers Bakeries Sales of NorCal, LLC. The position involves ordering, selling, and delivering fresh baked products, maintaining customer relationships, and ensuring product quality and presentation. The role requires flexibility in work hours, including early morning starts, and may involve non-traditional business hours. Success depends on the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a Direct Store Delivery (DSD) environment.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Have had a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOT Medical Card.
- Must have a valid state driver’s license and documented safe driving record.
- Must meet Fleet Insurance Guidelines.
- Must adhere to federal, state, and local rules regarding the operation of a CMV.
- Must be able to push or pull up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
Nice To Haves
- Sales experience.
- Delivery driver experience.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Ordering, sales, and delivery of fresh baked products.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers.
- Check delivery vehicle daily, keeping accurate records, and reporting maintenance issues.
- Fill out daily driver’s logs, time logs, and hours of service.
- Increase sales by expanding shelf space and creatively displaying in-store promotions and displays.
- Maximize product shelf life by properly rotating products.
- Use data and marketing plans to build relationships and drive customer growth through effective communication, planning, ordering, and execution.
- Work with customers to increase sales and drive customer satisfaction.
- Service accounts during the customer’s designated service windows and work non-traditional business hours to complete deliveries.
- Execute the best practices of RSR training.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and medical benefits
- 401(k) Retirement savings plan
- Professional growth and leadership training
- Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
