Outside Sales Representative - Bakery

Sales Representative

When it comes to baking, BakeMark has its own secret ingredient: a team of passionate talented employees. For over 100 years, BakeMark has stood for excellence in quality and service, for our customers, our stakeholders and our colleagues. We attribute our success to our colleagues and their contributions towards meeting the needs of our customers and stakeholders. We shall share our values and ways of working. We are passionate about the baking industry. We excel at creating strong partnerships within the company and with our loyal customers. We love to innovate and thrive to manufacture and deliver performing bakery products and world-class customer service. With over 100 years of service to the baking industry, BakeMark is recognized as an industry leader and trusted partner for quality bakery ingredients, products, supplies and service. BakeMark is a manufacturer and distributor with 23 branches conveniently-located across the U.S.

This position is located in our St. Louis, Missouri territory

Summary: BakeMark is seeking a motivated Sales Representative to grow existing accounts and develop new business within the baking industry. This role is responsible for executing company sales strategies, increasing market share, and delivering exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities:

• Execute company sales initiatives to support BakeMark USA's strategy of achieving and maintaining a dominant market share in the baking industry.
• Identify, develop, and secure orders to fulfill 100% of customers' supply needs.
• Maintain and grow existing accounts while actively pursuing new business opportunities.
• Travel within an assigned local territory (approximately 90100% travel required; occasional overnight travel may be necessary).
• Deliver exceptional customer service and build strong, long-term relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Utilize company systems and tools to manage accounts, track sales activity, and support reporting requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support company objectives.

Qualifications:

• Prior sales or route sales experience preferred
• Baking industry experience highly desirable
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Valid driver's license and current auto insurance required

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base of no less than $60k/ year to start
• Sales Plan to move to 100% commission within 6 months
• 7 Holidays plus PTO
• Mileage reimbursement

BakeMark is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment, in accordance with the requirements of all applicable state and federal laws, on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age or any other basis prohibited by law.