Route Sales Representative

Route Sales Representative

Join Chicago Baking Company and help deliver the fresh, high-quality bakery products customers know and love. As a leader in the baking industry, we proudly produce and distribute trusted brands including Butternut®, Healthy Life®, SunMaid®, and Cinnabon®.

At Chicago Baking Company, we know our success starts with our people. That's why we invest in employees who share our commitment to quality, customer service, and continuous improvement. If you enjoy building relationships, working independently, and making an impact every day, we'd love to have you on our team.

What You'll Do

• Manage your assigned route to ensure efficient product ordering, delivery, merchandising, and inventory management.
• Build strong relationships with customers by delivering exceptional service and responding to their business needs.
• Execute promotions, seasonal displays, and holiday merchandising plans to maximize sales and product visibility.
• Deliver products accurately and on time while meeting customer expectations and contract requirements.
• Identify opportunities to introduce new products, expand shelf space, and increase sales within existing accounts.
• Merchandise products to create attractive, fully stocked displays that drive customer purchases.
• Represent Chicago Baking Company with professionalism while serving as a trusted partner to your customers.
• Monitor route performance and take proactive steps to improve sales, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.

Take ownership of your route, grow customer relationships, and help deliver the quality products that have made Chicago Baking Company a trusted name in baking.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to build lasting relationships.
• Basic computer skills to complete daily route and sales activities.
• Previous Direct Store Delivery (DSD) or route sales experience is preferred.
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
• Ability to safely operate a standard transmission delivery truck.
• Ability to lift, carry, load, and unload products weighing up to 50 pounds throughout the workday.
• Ability to meet all DOT requirements, including successfully passing a DOT physical.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, and other scheduled shifts as needed.

Competitive benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Pension plan
• Paid Time Off