Route Sales Professional req37971 Employment Type: Regular Location: MANKATO,MN 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 Professional 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: *Base Pay + Commission (needs update) *Full benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan *Sign on if applicable (needs update) * What You Will Be Doing: *Merchandising, stocking, and proper ongoing rotation of product on store shelves and displays, ensuring best quality and freshness of products. *Drive sales through the acquisition of new display space, incremental displays and through using sales data to establish other store-level plans. *Follow up on new account opportunities and build effective customer relationships while ensuring promotions are executed. *Introduce new products and services to maximize sales and shelf space within existing accounts and when soliciting new customers. *Conduct daily route settlement procedures to account for all products, invoices, and cash while maintaining proper inventory counts. *Drive company route truck safely. *Complete DOT (US Department of Transportation) daily log and submit other 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. *Must be able 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. *Equal Opportunity Employer/Disable/Veterans [or Vets]. #YOUBELONGATBBU 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.