Route Sales Representative

Aunt Millie's Careers•Walker, MI

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Route Sales Representative (RSR) manages a specific route in the wholesale baking and route distribution industry, building and maintaining customer relationships while delivering and selling Aunt Millie's products to established accounts. The role interacts with grocery store managers, receiving personnel, and other store staff as a visible representative of the brand. It is an active position involving product delivery, shelf stocking, route planning, customer communication, and safe operation of company vehicles. Training lasts 4–6 weeks, with the base amount varying by location. After successful completion of training and assignment of a route, the representative transitions to route pay. Expected annual earnings are $52,000 or more, depending on route performance and sales.

Requirements

Enjoy engaging with people and prefer an active role over desk work; have strong driving skills.
Possess a valid driver's license and a clean 3-year driving record.
Be able to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination.
Meet the DOT minimum age requirement of 21.
Successfully pass a drug screening.
Possess 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/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 or more miles above the speed 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, maximizing efficiency.
Use an iPad to manage route activities, including order tracking and customer communication.
Identify and capitalize on 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.
Adhere to safe work procedures to ensure personal and public safety.
Load and unload bread baskets throughout the day, following proper lifting and handling protocols.