Route Sales Specialist

Route Sales Specialist

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Employment Type : Regular

Location : LOUISVILLE,KY

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.

Description :

Route Sales Specialist

The responsibility of the Route Sales Specialist is to support the Sales Center Leader with day-to-day operations. This includes on-going training and development for frontline associates in addition to on-boarding and training for Independent Business Partners.

Top Reasons to Apply :

• Base Pay ($384.50) + Commission (Annual estimated salary of $65,000)
• 1st Shift Opening (Start Time : 5 am, Wednesdays / Sundays off)
• Excellent benefits package : Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan
• Growing organization & increased demand for products!

What you will be doing :

• Responsible for the development and continuous learning of frontline associates by onboarding and delivering on-going training.
• Responsible for the onboarding and training of Independent Business Partners on order management, hand held computers, and merchandising best practices.
• Assisting the Sales Leadership Team in day-to-day operations and / or issues as needed.
• Assist with the execution of equipment, display inventory, and store reset events.
• Provides coverage for unplanned vacancies in Route Sales Professionals and Loaders / Shippers when necessary.
• Provides coverage for unplanned vacancies in Independent Business Partners when necessary.
• Assists with the execution of procedures and programs to increase productivity, effectiveness, and quality of work.
• As needed, provides oversight of hourly shipping associates, focusing on improvements in fill rate, accuracy, and quality.
• Creates a culture of continuous improvement by engaging and developing associates through training, coaching, and mentoring.
• Works as a team player to achieve the sales center safety goals; provide coaching on safety awareness programs as needed to eliminate unsafe acts and eliminate workplace injuries.
• Performs special projects and assignments as requested by Leadership.
• Additional duties as assigned
• Work location will vary depending on staffing needs

Position Requirements :

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 year of related experience in DSD (Direct Sales Distribution) is preferred.
• At least 6 months experience coaching and influencing others.
• A combination of training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted.
• Ability to provide a high level of support and solve issues as they arise.
• Excellent organizational, communication (written and oral) skills and detail-oriented.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. AS400 experience a plus.

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.