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Bread Route Sales Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold ® , Brownberry ® or Oroweat ® bread? A Thomas' ® English muffin or ... Route Sales Specialist The responsibility of the Route Sales Specialist is to follow procedures and ...

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold ® , Brownberry ® or Oroweat ® bread? A Thomas' ® English muffin or ... Route Sales Specialist The responsibility of the Route Sales Specialist is to follow procedures and ...

Route Sales Specialist

Aberdeen, SD · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold ® , Brownberry ® or Oroweat ® bread? A Thomas' ® English muffin or ... Route Sales Specialist The responsibility of the Route Sales Specialist is to follow procedures and ...

Route Sales Specialist

Peoria, IL · On-site

$53K - $62K/yr

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold ® , Brownberry ® or Oroweat ® bread? A Thomas' ® English muffin or ... Route Sales Specialist The responsibility of the Route Sales Specialist is to follow procedures and ...

Route Sales Specialist

Aberdeen, SD · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold ® , Brownberry ® or Oroweat ® bread? A Thomas' ® English muffin or ... Route Sales Specialist The responsibility of the Route Sales Specialist is to follow procedures and ...

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold ® , Brownberry ® or Oroweat ® bread? A Thomas' ® English muffin or ... Route Sales Specialist The responsibility of the Route Sales Specialist is to follow procedures and ...

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How much do bread route sales jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for bread route sales in the United States is $56,429.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,500.00 and $57,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a bread route salesperson?

To thrive as a Bread Route Salesperson, you need strong sales abilities, route management skills, a valid driver’s license, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with handheld order management devices, inventory tracking systems, and basic vehicle maintenance is typically required. Excellent customer service, time management, and self-motivation are standout soft skills in this role. These skills are crucial for efficiently managing deliveries, building customer relationships, and maximizing sales within a designated territory.

What is bread route sales?

Bread Route Sales involve delivering baked goods, such as bread and pastries, from a bakery or distributor to retail locations like grocery stores, restaurants, or cafeterias. Individuals in this job typically own or lease a specific delivery route and are responsible for sales, inventory management, and merchandising. The job requires early morning hours, strong customer service skills, and physical stamina for loading and unloading products. Bread route salespeople often build relationships with store managers to maximize shelf space and sales opportunities. Earnings come from commissions or profits based on the products sold along their route.

What is the difference between Bread Route Sales vs Delivery Driver?

AspectBread Route SalesDelivery Driver
CredentialsDriver's license, sometimes food handling certificationDriver's license, vehicle insurance
Work EnvironmentRetail routes, customer interaction, local deliveryVehicle-based, often long-distance or local deliveries
Employer & IndustryBakeries, food distributors, wholesaleLogistics, courier, transportation companies

While both roles involve driving and delivery, Bread Route Sales focuses on selling and delivering baked goods directly to customers, often with sales responsibilities. Delivery Drivers primarily focus on transporting goods from one location to another without sales duties. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right fit based on their skills and career goals.

What are some common challenges faced by bread route sales professionals, and how can they be managed?

Bread Route Sales professionals often encounter challenges such as early morning start times, managing a demanding delivery schedule, and maintaining strong relationships with store managers. Navigating traffic and keeping deliveries punctual can be stressful, but effective route planning and time management are crucial for success. Additionally, adapting to changes in customer demand and inventory levels requires flexibility and clear communication with the bakery and clients. Building rapport and consistently providing excellent service can help overcome these challenges and strengthen client loyalty.
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Infographic showing various Bread Route Sales job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,429 per year, or $27.1 per hour.

$53K - $62K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

Based on 127 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

<div>Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas’® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann’s® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA! </div><div> </div><div>More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves. </div><div> </div><div><strong>Route Sales Specialist </strong></div><div> </div><div>The responsibility of the Route Sales Specialist is to follow procedures and good business practices that will enable routes to grow to potential. Delivers fresh product to existing customers, sets up new accounts and merchandises. The RSS will work closely with customers and support all sales initiatives to achieve expectations and be responsible for customer development with regard to ordering, merchandising, and display opportunities.</div><div> </div><div><strong>Top Reasons to Apply:</strong></div><div> </div><ul><li>$447.60 Base Pay + Commission ($53,000 - $62,000 annual average).</li><li>Shift: Start time is 3:00 am/Sunday and Wednesday off.</li><li>Benefits subject to agreement terms: Retirement, Medical, Dental, Holidays, Paid Time Off.</li><li>Growing organization & increased demand for products! </li></ul><div> </div><div><strong>What you will be doing:</strong></div><div> </div><ul><li>Provide vacation relief for Route Sales Professionals and Loaders.</li><li>Assisting the Sales Leadership Team in day-to-day operations and/or issues as needed. </li><li>Assists with the training of new Route Sales Professionals.</li><li>Delivers fresh product to existing customers on open routes until new RSPs are trained.</li><li>Assists with rack resets.</li><li>Partners with Route Sales Professionals to create alignment in account chains.</li><li>Route operation activity, including ordering and distribution, merchandising, promotional activity, holiday planning and meeting customer expectations.</li><li>Communicate with customers to assist them in understanding the promotional activity and understand what our customer delivery expectations are.</li><li>Ensure the product distribution is accomplished to customer satisfaction in agreement with any contract terms and requirements.</li><li>Assists customer relations to include selling of new products, and space/position gains.</li><li>Provides a high level of customer service and solve customer issues as they arise.</li><li>Work location will vary depending on staffing needs.</li></ul><div> </div><div><strong>What we need from you:</strong></div><div> </div><ul><li>At least 21 years of age.</li><li>Valid driver’s license.</li><li>Ability to obtain and retain a DOT medical card.</li><li>Successfully able to obtain Chauffer License (If job location is in IN, MI, TN).</li><li>Ability to climb, push/pull, bend, stoop, and kneel for extended periods as well as perform frequent reaching and use of fingers.</li><li>1-3 years of related experience in DSD (Direct Sales Distribution) is preferred.</li><li>Consistent with United States Department of Transportation regulations, the ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.</li></ul><div> </div><div>The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job. </div><div> </div><div>Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law. </div><div> </div><div>It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. </div>

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From the breakfast table to lunch boxes to family barbecues, Bimbo Bakeries USA's fresh, high-quality products have delighted Americans for generations. As the largest commercial baking company in the U.S., we are proud to deliver our bread, bagels, buns, English muffins and sweet baked goods to every town, city and community in the United States. Bimbo Bakeries USA is proud part of Grupo Bimbo, the world’s largest baking company with operations in 34 countries.

Industry

Food and drink manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Horsham, PA, US

Year founded

1945