Route Sales Representative

About the role

Flowers Bakeries Sales of NorCal, LLC has an immediate opening for a high-performing Route Sales Representative. A Route Sales Representative (RSR) is responsible for ordering, sales, and delivery of fresh baked products. The successful candidate must come to work with a neat, professional appearance (sometimes in a uniform) and be able to build and maintain strong relationships with customers.

Responsibilities

• Check delivery vehicle daily, keeping accurate records, quickly reporting maintenance issues, and filling out daily driver's logs, time logs, and hours of service
• Work varying workdays and early morning start times (generally around 3:00am; days off on Wednesday and Sunday)
• Increase sales by expanding shelf space, creatively displaying in-store promotions and displays, and making sure product shelf life is maximized by properly rotating products
• Use data and marketing plans to build relationships and drive customer growth through effective communication, planning, ordering, and execution
• Work together with customers to increase sales and drive customer satisfaction
• Service accounts during customer's designated service windows and work non-traditional business hours to complete deliveries
• Gain knowledge and skills about the industry while working independently and as a team in a DSD (Direct Store Delivery) environment

Preferred qualifications

• Sales experience
• Delivery driver experience
• High school diploma or GED

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Have had a valid driver's license for at least 3 years
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOT Medical Card
• Must have a valid state driver's license and documented safe driving record
• Must meet Fleet Insurance Guidelines
• Must adhere to federal, state, and local rules regarding the operation of a CMV
• Must execute the best practices of RSR training (after 4-week company paid training)
• Must be able to push or pull up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis

Skills

• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Effective communication, planning, and execution
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus, but not required

Pay

Annual compensation is between $70,000 – $85,000 and is comprised of a base hourly wage plus commission.

Schedule

This position requires flexibility to work varying workdays and early morning start times. Generally, start times are around 3:00am and days off are on Wednesday and Sunday.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and medical coverage
• 401(k) Retirement savings plan
• Professional growth and leadership training
• Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave