Route Sales Representative

Bringing Home the Dough Annual compensation is between $70,000 – $85,000 and is comprised of a base hourly wage plus commission. Full-time employees are offered the following benefits: Comprehensive health and medical coverage 401(k) Retirement savings plan Professional growth and leadership training Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities Flowers Bakeries Sales of SoCal, LLC has an immediate opening for a high-performing Route Sales Representative. A Route Sales Representative (RSR) is responsible for ordering, sales, and delivery of fresh baked products. The successful candidate must come to work with a neat, professional appearance (sometimes in a uniform) and be able to build and maintain strong relationships with customers. Drivers will check their delivery vehicle daily, keeping accurate records, quickly reporting maintenance issues, and filling out daily driver’s logs, time logs, and hours of service. This position will require flexibility to work varying workdays and early morning start times. Generally, start times are around 3:00am and days off are on Wednesday and Sunday. An RSR will increase sales by expanding shelf space, creatively displaying in-store promotions and displays, and ensuring product shelf life is maximized by properly rotating products. An effective RSR will use data and marketing plans to build relationships and drive customer growth through effective communication, planning, ordering, and execution. They will work together with the customers to increase sales and drive customer satisfaction. Adaptability and flexibility will be a must since RSRs will need to service their accounts during the customer’s designated service windows and may need to work non-traditional business hours to complete deliveries. An eagerness to gain knowledge and skills about the industry along with the ability to work independently and as a team will be the key to success for an RSR working in a DSD (Direct Store Delivery) environment. Prior experience as a delivery driver will be beneficial for adapting to the demands of this role. Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications Delivery driver experience. High school diploma or GED. Must be at least 21 years of age. Have had a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years. Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOT Medical Card. Must have a valid state driver’s license and documented safe driving record. Must meet Fleet Insurance Guidelines. Must adhere to federal, state, and local rules regarding the operation of a CMV. Must execute the best practices of RSR training (after 4-week company paid training). Must be able to push or pull up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis. Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus, but not required. Salary Range- $70,000 - $85,000 EEO Statement Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or people of any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr