Route Sales Representative

Bimbo Bakeries USA • Spokane, WA

8d • $65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Bimbo Bakeries USA is hiring a Route Sales Representative to merchandise and sell bakery products across a company sales route. The role focuses on maintaining product quality and freshness in stores, growing sales and shelf space, building customer relationships, and pursuing new account opportunities. The representative also handles route settlements, inventory, invoices, cash, required paperwork, and safe operation of a company route truck.

The position has a first-shift start time of 3 a.m., with Wednesday and Sunday off. Compensation is listed as $480.50 weekly base pay plus commission, with an annual average of $65,000–$75,000. Benefits are subject to collective bargaining agreement terms.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a DOT medical card.
• Must be able to obtain a Chauffeur License if the job location is in Indiana, Michigan, or Tennessee.
• Must be able to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records, consistent with U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.
• Must be able to climb, push and pull, bend, stoop, and kneel for extended periods, and frequently reach and use fingers.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of related experience in DSD (Direct Sales Distribution) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Merchandise and stock products, and ensure proper rotation on store shelves and displays to maintain quality and freshness.
• Drive sales by securing new display space, setting up incremental displays, and using sales data to inform store-level strategies.
• Follow up on new account opportunities, build customer relationships, and ensure promotions are executed.
• Introduce new products and services to maximize sales and shelf space within existing accounts and when pursuing new customers.
• Complete daily route settlement procedures and account for products, invoices, cash, and inventory.
• Safely drive the company route truck and complete daily DOT logs.
• Submit required documentation, paperwork, and deposits on time.

Benefits

• Pension
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Holidays
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed