Distributor Sales Manager Jobs in Canton, IL (NOW HIRING)

About the Organization
You've seen the truck rolling through town and the silhouette logo on bread shelves in grocery stores, but do you know Aunt Millie's? We are a family-owned bread company headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana with locations and distribution throughout the Midwest. Perfection Bakeries began in 1901 and today the family has grown to include several brands, including Aunt Millie's, and over 1200 valued employees. Baking quality bread products is what we do, but when it comes to a career, we know you need more than bread.
Location
1402 N 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554
Description
About Aunt Millie's:
Aunt Millie's, a popular family-owned bakery, has been celebrated for its commitment to quality and community since its inception. Renowned for producing a wide range of baked goods from breads to pastries, Aunt Millie's prides itself on using traditional recipes and fresh, locally sourced ingredients. This establishment not only offers a nostalgic embrace of home-style baking but also operates with a forward-thinking mindset towards sustainability and innovation in food production.
Why Work Here:
We are proud of the products we make, and we are even more proud of how we make them. Aunt Millie's combines the best ingredients, recipes, and people to produce consistently high-quality breads and rolls that you will be proud to represent. We invest in good ingredients and good people alike, so that at Aunt Millie's you will have more than a job, you will have a career you can be proud of.
Perks and Benefits:
Aunt Millie's provides a range of benefits including healthcare coverage, competitive wages, retirement savings options, life insurance, wellness incentives, and paid time off. Specific details regarding these benefits will be provided by the team upon offer, tailored to the role.
Position Summary:
The Sales Branch Supervisor position at Aunt Millie's entails leading a team of 4 to 8 sales associates, overseeing their training, performance reviews, and ongoing mentorship. As a representative of the Aunt Millie's brand, you will play a vital role in building and maintaining relationships with established accounts, delivering products, and stocking retail shelves.
Essential Job Functions:
• Lead a team of 4 to 8 sales associates, providing training, performance reviews, and ongoing mentorship.
• Serve as a steward of the Aunt Millie's brand, ensuring sales team functions as brand ambassadors.
• Build and maintain relationships with established accounts.
• Deliver and sell products to established accounts.
• Distribute products from company vehicles into various retail establishments.
• Unload and stock retail shelves.
• Preplan specific orders for each customer.
• Utilize an iPad to manage routes efficiently.
• Identify opportunities to solicit additional business.
• Minimize stale products to ensure freshness.
• Safely operate company vehicle.
• Practice safe work procedures to maintain a secure work environment.
Minimum Position Qualifications/Education:
Required Qualifications:
• Possess a valid driver's license with a clean 3-year driving history.
• Able to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination.
• Meet the minimum age requirement of 21 as mandated by DOT regulations.
• Successfully pass a drug screening.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Demonstrated basic math skills.
• Exhibit a powerful sense of pride in workmanship.
• Passionate about providing exceptional customer service.
Driving Record: candidates cannot have convictions in the past three years on their driving record for DUI/DWI or similar alcohol/drug related offense, careless/reckless driving, chemical test refusal, driving after suspension (unless not notified), fleeing/eluding a police officer, leaving the scene of an accident, passing a stopped school bus, speeding 15 miles+ above the speed limit, or three or more driving violations (not including seat belt violations).
Position Requirements
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position is currently accepting applications.