Route Sales Specialist

About the role

Join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide as a Route Sales Specialist. You’ll ensure consumers have the freshest products at every meal while working in a safe and inclusive environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development, and allows you to be your authentic self.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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, or 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.
• Ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records (per U.S. Department of Transportation regulations).

Pay

$53,000 - $65,000 average annual salary.

Schedule

5:00 am start time, Wednesday and Sunday off.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Plan