Route Sales Representative

Flowers Foods•Chino, CA

4d•$70,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Flowers Bakeries Sales of SoCal, LLC is hiring a Route Sales Representative (RSR) to order, sell, and deliver fresh baked products. The role involves building and maintaining strong customer relationships, using data and marketing plans to grow sales, and working with customers to improve sales and satisfaction. RSRs expand shelf space, create in-store promotional displays, and rotate products to maximize shelf life. The representative works independently and as part of a team in a Direct Store Delivery environment. The role requires flexibility to service accounts during customers’ designated service windows and may involve non-traditional business hours. Start times are generally around 3:00 a.m., with days off on Wednesday and Sunday; workdays and start times may vary. The RSR must maintain a neat, professional appearance, sometimes in uniform, and check the delivery vehicle daily. Duties include keeping accurate vehicle and service records, reporting maintenance issues promptly, and completing daily driver, time, and hours-of-service logs. The position includes four weeks of company-paid training.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must have held a valid driver’s license for at least three 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 comply with federal, state, and local rules regarding operation of a commercial motor vehicle.
Must be able to push or pull up to 50 pounds regularly.
Must be flexible to work varying workdays and early morning start times, and service accounts during designated customer service windows.

Nice To Haves

Sales experience.
Delivery driver experience.
High school diploma or GED.
Bilingual ability in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Order, sell, and deliver fresh baked products.
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers.
Increase sales by expanding shelf space, creating in-store promotional displays, and rotating products to maximize shelf life.
Use data and marketing plans to support customer growth through effective communication, planning, ordering, and execution.
Work with customers to increase sales and improve customer satisfaction.
Service accounts during customers’ designated service windows and complete deliveries when needed outside traditional business hours.
Check the delivery vehicle daily, maintain accurate records, promptly report maintenance issues, and complete daily driver, time, and hours-of-service logs.
Complete the company’s RSR training and follow its best practices.