Route Rider

Bimbo Bakeries USA

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Carterville, Illinois

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Route Rider will merchandise, stock, and ensure proper product rotation on store shelves. They will also drive sales by securing new display space and building strong customer relationships.

Qualifications

Bimbo Bakeries USA is looking for a Route Rider to merchandise, stock, and sell products in stores, build customer relationships, and manage inventory. The role requires a valid driver's license, ability to obtain a DOT medical card and Chauffer License (if applicable), and the ability to perform physical tasks, with 1-3 years of related experience in DSD (Direct Sales Distribution) preferred.

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 Rider Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide! Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA: 
  • $290.00 Weekly Base Pay + Commission ($53,000 - $62,000 annual average).
  • Shift: Start time is 3:00 am/Wednesday and Sunday off.
  • Benefits subject to collective bargaining agreement terms: Pension, Medical, Dental, Holidays, Paid Time Off.
 What You Will Be Doing: 
  • 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. 
 Position 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, 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.
  • Consistent with United States Department of Transportation regulations, the ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.
 #YOUBELONGATBBUEqual Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.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.

Bimbo Bakeries USA

Have you ever started your morning with a Thomas’® English muffin or bagel? Or bitten into the perfect slice of Sara Lee® bread? Do you break open a fresh box of Entenmann’s® donuts at family gatherings? If so, you’re already a fan of Bimbo Bakeries USA – the powerhouse behind these iconic brands! Bimbo Bakeries USA is part of Grupo Bimbo, the world’s largest baking company with operations in 35 countries. Bimbo Bakeries USA employs 22,000 associates across the Country in bakeries, sales centers, corporate offices and on sales routes to ensure our consumers have the freshest products to feed their families at every meal.
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