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Route Sales Specialist

Bismarck, ND · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Route Sales Specialist The responsibility of the Route Sales Specialist is to follow procedures and ... Route operation activity, including ordering and distribution, merchandising, promotional activity ...

Route Sales Specialist

Peoria, IL · On-site

$53K - $62K/yr

Route Sales Specialist The responsibility of the Route Sales Specialist is to follow procedures and ... Route operation activity, including ordering and distribution, merchandising, promotional activity ...

Route Sales Specialist

Taylor, MI · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

Route Sales Specialist The responsibility of the Route Sales Specialist is to follow procedures and ... Route operation activity, including ordering and distribution, merchandising, promotional activity ...

Route Sales Specialist The responsibility of the Route Sales Specialist is to follow procedures and ... Route operation activity, including ordering and distribution, merchandising, promotional activity ...

Route Sales Specialist

Mitchell, SD · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

Route Sales Specialist The responsibility of the Route Sales Specialist is to follow procedures and ... Route operation activity, including ordering and distribution, merchandising, promotional activity ...

Route Sales Specialist

Aberdeen, SD · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

Route Sales Specialist The responsibility of the Route Sales Specialist is to follow procedures and ... Route operation activity, including ordering and distribution, merchandising, promotional activity ...

Route Sales Specialist

Mitchell, SD · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

Route operation activity, including ordering and distribution, merchandising, promotional activity ... Sales Distribution) is preferred. Consistent with United States Department of Transportation ...

Route Sales Specialist

Mitchell, SD · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

Route Sales Specialist The responsibility of the Route Sales Specialist is to follow procedures and ... Route operation activity, including ordering and distribution, merchandising, promotional activity ...

Route Sales Specialist

Wichita, KS · On-site

$52K - $63K/yr

Route operation activity, including ordering and distribution, merchandising, promotional activity ... Sales Distribution) is preferred.Consistent with United States Department of Transportation ...

Route Sales Specialist

Taylor, MI · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

Route operation activity, including ordering and distribution, merchandising, promotional activity ... Sales Distribution) is preferred.Consistent with United States Department of Transportation ...

Route Sales Specialist

Grand Forks, ND · On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

Route Sales Specialist The responsibility of the Route Sales Specialist is to follow procedures and ... Route operation activity, including ordering and distribution, merchandising, promotional activity ...

Route Sales Specialist

Peoria, IL · On-site

$53K - $62K/yr

Route operation activity, including ordering and distribution, merchandising, promotional activity ... Sales Distribution) is preferred. Consistent with United States Department of Transportation ...

Route Sales Specialist

Wichita, KS · On-site

$52K - $63K/yr

Route Sales Specialist The responsibility of the Route Sales Specialist is to follow procedures and ... Route operation activity, including ordering and distribution, merchandising, promotional activity ...

Route operation activity, including ordering and distribution, merchandising, promotional activity ... Sales Distribution) is preferred. Consistent with United States Department of Transportation ...

Route Sales Specialist

Grand Forks, ND · On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

Route Sales Specialist The responsibility of the Route Sales Specialist is to follow procedures and ... Route operation activity, including ordering and distribution, merchandising, promotional activity ...

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How much do route sales merchandiser jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for route sales merchandiser in the United States is $17.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a route sales merchandiser?

Route Sales Merchandisers are professionals responsible for delivering products to retail locations, stocking shelves, and ensuring that displays are visually appealing and fully stocked. They often represent a specific brand or company and work along designated routes, building relationships with store managers and staff. Their duties may also include tracking inventory, rotating stock, and identifying opportunities for additional sales. Route Sales Merchandisers play a key role in maintaining product availability and promoting sales at the store level.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a route sales merchandiser?

To thrive as a Route Sales Merchandiser, you need strong sales abilities, inventory management skills, a valid driver’s license, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with handheld inventory scanners, route planning software, and point-of-sale systems is typically required. Excellent customer service, time management, and self-motivation help you build client relationships and efficiently manage your route. These skills ensure that merchandise is properly stocked, sales targets are met, and customer satisfaction is consistently achieved.

What are some common challenges route sales merchandisers face, and how can they be managed effectively?

Route Sales Merchandisers often face challenges such as managing tight delivery schedules, maintaining strong relationships with store personnel, and ensuring that shelves are consistently stocked and well-presented. Staying organized, effectively planning routes, and maintaining clear communication with both the sales team and retail staff can help address these challenges. Adapting quickly to changes in customer orders or unexpected obstacles on the route is also key to success in this role.

What is the difference between Route Sales Merchandiser vs Route Driver?

AspectRoute Sales MerchandiserRoute Driver
CredentialsHigh school diploma, valid driver’s licenseHigh school diploma, valid driver’s license
Work EnvironmentCustomer locations, retail stores, warehousesOn the road, delivering goods to various locations
Employer & IndustryFood, beverage, consumer goods companiesLogistics, distribution, wholesale companies
Primary FocusSelling, stocking, and merchandising productsTransporting goods safely and efficiently

While both roles involve driving and working with products, Route Sales Merchandisers focus on sales, stocking, and customer interaction, whereas Route Drivers primarily concentrate on delivering goods. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right fit based on their skills and career goals.

How to become a route sales merchandiser?

To become a route sales merchandiser, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license. Prior experience in sales, customer service, or merchandising is beneficial, and the job often requires the ability to operate delivery vehicles and lift merchandise. Some employers may prefer candidates with knowledge of inventory management and basic computer skills.
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Infographic showing various Route Sales Merchandiser job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 76% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 23% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,836 per year, or $17.7 per hour.

Route Sales Specialist

Bismarck, ND • On-site

Bimbo Bakeries USA
Food and Drink Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

$75K - $85K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.


Bimbo Bakeries USA rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 128 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


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 Specialist

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.

Top Reasons to Apply:
  • $452.80 Weekly Pay + Commission ($75,000 - $85,000 annual average).
  • Shift Start Time: 3 am - Wednesday and Sunday off.
  • Excellent benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan.
  • Growing organization & increased demand for products!
What you will be doing:
  • Provide vacation relief for Route Sales Professionals and Loaders.
  • Assisting the Sales Leadership Team in day-to-day operations and/or issues as needed.
  • Assists with the training of new Route Sales Professionals.
  • Delivers fresh product to existing customers on open routes until new RSPs are trained.
  • Assists with rack resets.
  • Partners with Route Sales Professionals to create alignment in account chains.
  • Route operation activity, including ordering and distribution, merchandising, promotional activity, holiday planning and meeting customer expectations.
  • Communicate with customers to assist them in understanding the promotional activity and understand what our customer delivery expectations are.
  • Ensure the product distribution is accomplished to customer satisfaction in agreement with any contract terms and requirements.
  • Assists customer relations to include selling of new products, and space/position gains.
  • Provides a high level of customer service and solve customer issues as they arise.
  • Work location will vary depending on staffing needs.
What we need from you:
  • At least 21 years of age.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Ability to obtain and retain a DOT medical card.
  • 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.

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