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Bimbo Bakeries USA

Route Sales Professional

Ankeny, IA · On-site

$50K - $60K/yr

Route Sales Professional Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 ... Direct Sales Distribution) is preferred. * Consistent with United States Department of ...

Bimbo Bakeries USA

Route Sales Professional

Spencer, IA · On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

Ability to climb, push/pull, bend, stoop, and kneel for extended periods as well as perform frequent reaching and use of fingers.1-3 years of related experience in DSD (Direct Sales Distribution) is ...

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Territory Sales Professional

Mason City, IA · On-site

$77K - $100K/yr

... a direct impact on what they get out of it. Maybe you've competed in athletics. Maybe you've ... and sales development: continue growing personally and professionally ✅ Flexibility and ...

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Grupo Bimbo

Route Sales Professional Extra

Ottumwa, IA · On-site

$50K - $65K/yr

Route Sales Professional Extra Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of ... Direct Sales Distribution) is preferred. * Consistent with United States Department of ...

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Route Sales Professional

Bimbo Bakeries USA

Ankeny, IA • On-site

$50K - $60K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 7 days ago

Bimbo Bakeries USA rating

6.1

Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

Based on 127 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

15th of 48 rated bakeries

Job description

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!
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.
Route Sales Professional
Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide!
Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA:
  • $50,000 - $60,000 average annual salary.
  • 1st Shift Opening (4 am - 2 pm, Wednesday and Sunday off).
  • Full benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan.

What You Will Be Doing:
  • Merchandise, stock, and ensure the proper rotation of products on store shelves and displays to guarantee the best quality and freshness.
  • Drive sales by securing new display space, setting up incremental displays, and using sales data to inform store-level strategies.
  • Follow up on new account opportunities and build strong customer relationships while ensuring the execution of promotions.
  • Introduce new products and services to maximize sales and shelf space within existing accounts and when pursuing new customers.
  • Conduct daily route settlement procedures to account for all products, invoices, and cash while maintaining proper inventory counts.
  • Safely drive the company route truck and complete DOT (US Department of Transportation) daily logs.
  • Submit other required documentation, paperwork, and deposits on time.

Position Requirements:
  • Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
  • Must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
  • Must be able to acquire and maintain a DOT medical card.
  • Successfully able to obtain Chauffer License (If job location is in IN, MI, TN).
  • Ability to climb, push/pull, bend, stoop, and kneel for extended periods as well as perform frequent reaching and use of fingers.
  • 1-3 years of related experience in DSD (Direct Sales Distribution) is preferred.
  • 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.

#YOUBELONGATBBU
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.
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.
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.
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.

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About Bimbo Bakeries

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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

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