Route Sales Representative

United States Bakery External • Astoria, OR

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About The Position

Franz Family Bakery is seeking a Route Sales Representative to join its fast-paced team. The representative loads a delivery truck with bakery products at a regional loading depot and delivers them to retail and institutional customers. The role also involves retrieving outdated products, reordering products, and ensuring customer shelves are stocked and properly faced. Representatives are expected to meet or exceed budgeted objectives and perform their duties safely, courteously, and on time in accordance with company guidelines.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Solid work history, including at least one year with previous employers.
• Sales experience.
• Proven safe work history.
• Pass a pre-employment math test, background check, drug screen, and physical.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance.
• Clean driving record and a current driving abstract from the department of licensing at the time of interview.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds regularly and maneuver large, bulky product racks in and out of locations.
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, twist, reach, kneel, and squat while loading or unloading delivery trucks and shelving bakery products.
• Ability to communicate with owners, managers, and supervisors at grocery stores, restaurants, and institutions.
• Availability to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays between 2 a.m. and 4 p.m.; schedule to be discussed at the interview.
• Uphold the company’s core values.

Nice To Haves

• Industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load a delivery truck with bakery products at a regional loading depot and deliver them to retail and institutional customers.
• Retrieve outdated bakery products from customers and return them to the regional loading depot.
• Reorder bakery products and keep customer shelves adequately stocked and properly faced.
• Meet or exceed budgeted objectives.
• Perform assigned duties safely, courteously, and in a timely manner according to company guidelines.
• Use handheld equipment properly in accordance with company guidelines.
• Load the truck and conduct a pre-trip evaluation according to Fleet Safety Policy.
• Operate and maintain the vehicle according to the Smith Driving System and Fleet Safety Policy.
• Distribute products in accordance with Safe Work Methods and company guidelines.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive wages, including base pay plus commission, paid weekly.
• Comprehensive healthcare, with premiums paid for the employee and all eligible dependents; includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Generous holiday and vacation.
• Pension and retirement funds.
• Discounted Franz products.
• Growth and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED