Rise To Lead Sales Operations

Bimbo Canada•Wayne, NJ

53d

About The Position

As a Sales Operations Trainee in our Rise to Lead program, you'll gain hands-on experience, build lasting relationships, and develop the skills needed to become a future leader in sales operations. This role is critical in supporting market growth and customer engagement through direct store delivery (DSD) execution, merchandising excellence, relationship building, coaching, and strategic selling within a fast-paced consumer goods environment. The Sales Operations Trainee will assist in executing sales strategies, maintaining product freshness, and driving market share growth. The role also includes exposure to our global teams and trainees, project-based initiatives that develop leadership, problem-solving, and business acumen, while contributing to real-time business outcomes.

Requirements

Recent graduate, or graduated within the past 24 months with a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field.
Attained a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Demonstrated leadership experiences in academic, on/off-campus settings.
Demonstrates an understanding of Consumer-Packaged Goods market dynamics, customer behavior, and retail execution.
Demonstrates passion to achieve results and works well with others.
Strong motivation to build customer relationships and achieve company goals.
Computer skills and proficiency are required, i.e., Microsoft Office Suite or other similar systems. Use of a notebook computer and standard office equipment, printers, fax, phone, etc.
Must be 21 years of age or older.
A valid driver's license is required.
Must be able to obtain and retain a DOT medical card.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers and internal partners.
Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
Must be able to lift 25-50 pounds regularly, as well as routinely enter and exit a delivery vehicle.
Must be able to climb, push/pull, bend, stoop, and kneel for extended periods, as well as perform frequent reaching, walking, and use of fingers.

Nice To Haves

Account management skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

Participate and complete requirements and experiences in the Rise to Lead program - including, but not limited to: rotational projects, in-person experiences, Grupo Bimbo institutional courses, and e-Learning.
Support route sales operations by assisting with merchandising, product delivery, coaching to best practices, and inventory management.
Build and maintain strong relationships with retail customers, as well as route sales operations, to ensure high levels of service and satisfaction.
Execute promotional and marketing strategies to drive product visibility and sales.
Work along with experienced teams in marketing, supply chain, and finance to understand how sales operations drive business success.
Participate in training and development programs to build foundational sales and leadership skills.
Learn to interpret sales data and customer insights to support team decision-making.