Route Sales Representative

Aunt Millie's Careers•grand Rapids, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Route Sales Representative (RSR) manages an assigned route in the wholesale baking and route distribution industry, building and maintaining customer relationships and representing Aunt Millie's to grocery store managers, receiving personnel, and other store staff. The role involves delivering and selling baked goods to established accounts, stocking shelves, planning customer orders, and seeking opportunities to grow business while maintaining product freshness. RSRs use an iPad to manage route activities, including orders and customer communications, and safely operate company vehicles. The work is active and involves transporting products into retail establishments and loading and unloading bread baskets throughout the day. Training is paid and lasts 4–6 weeks, with the base amount varying by location. After training, representatives transition to route pay upon successful completion of training and assignment of a route. Expected earnings are $52,000 or more annually, depending on route performance and sales.

Requirements

Enjoy engaging with people and prefer an active role over desk work.
Have strong driving skills.
Hold a valid driver's license and have a clean three-year driving record.
Be able to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination.
Be at least 21 years old, as required by DOT regulations.
Successfully pass a drug screening.
Have basic math skills for essential job tasks.
Demonstrate a strong work ethic and take pride in delivering quality work.
Be committed to providing exceptional customer service with enthusiasm and dedication.
Have no convictions in the past three years for DUI/DWI or similar alcohol- or drug-related offenses, careless or reckless driving, chemical test refusal, driving after suspension (unless not notified), fleeing or eluding a police officer, leaving the scene of an accident, passing a stopped school bus, speeding 15 miles or more above the limit, or three or more driving violations (excluding seat belt violations).

Responsibilities

Cultivate and nurture 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 while maximizing efficiency.
Use an iPad to manage route activities, including order tracking and customer communication.
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 using proper lifting and handling protocols.