Route Sales Specialist

Bimbo Bakeries USA•Hibbing, MN

2d•$60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Route Sales Specialist follows procedures and sound business practices to help routes grow to their potential. The role delivers fresh products to existing customers, sets up new accounts, and merchandises products. The specialist works closely with customers and supports sales initiatives, developing customer accounts through ordering, merchandising, and display opportunities. The role provides vacation relief for Route Sales Professionals and Loaders, supports sales leadership with day-to-day operations, and assists with training new Route Sales Professionals. It may deliver products to existing customers on open routes until new Route Sales Professionals are trained. Work location varies depending on staffing needs. The position offers an average annual salary of $60,000–$70,000, with benefits subject to collective bargaining agreement terms, including pension, medical, dental, holidays, and paid time off. Eligibility may apply for a $500 sign-on bonus and a $3,000 retention bonus. The schedule has Wednesday and Sunday off and starts at 4 a.m.

Requirements

At least 21 years of age.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to obtain and retain a DOT medical card.
Ability to obtain a Chauffeur License if the job location is in Indiana, Michigan, or Tennessee.
Ability to climb, push and pull, bend, stoop, and kneel for extended periods, as well as perform frequent reaching and use of fingers.
Ability 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide vacation relief for Route Sales Professionals and Loaders.
Assist the Sales Leadership Team with day-to-day operations and issues as needed.
Assist with training new Route Sales Professionals.
Deliver fresh product to existing customers on open routes until new Route Sales Professionals are trained.
Assist with rack resets.
Partner with Route Sales Professionals to create alignment in account chains.
Handle route operations, including ordering and distribution, merchandising, promotional activity, holiday planning, and meeting customer expectations.
Communicate promotional activity and delivery expectations to customers.
Ensure product distribution meets customer satisfaction and complies with contract terms and requirements.
Support customer relations, including selling new products and gaining space or position.
Provide a high level of customer service and resolve customer issues as they arise.