Responsibilities of a Route Sales Representative:
Fills orders by verifying warehouse pulls; loading truck
Delivers orders by driving 18-foot box truck to accounts; unloading order; stocking shelves; obtaining receipt signature.
Merchandises product by recommending and setting-up displays
Rotate and remove out-of-date/damaged/stale products; issuing credit
Creating orders using a handheld device
Maintain a delivery vehicle in a safe an orderly manner
Establish and maintain a sound, and professional relationship with clients
The route sales representative position is a full-time position that is responsible for delivering, selling, and merchandising top quality bakery products to local stores on a designated route for Flowers Baking Company. Our route sales representatives will drive an 18-foot box truck to local stores (gas stations, dollar stores, grocery stores, box stores, schools, etc.) and work independently to fill customer orders by unloading and shelving product.
Flowers Foods owns several well-known brands including Dave's Killer Bread, Wonder Bread, Tastykake & Nature's Own.
Benefits Available for Route Sales Representative:
Medical / Dental/ Vision
HSA
401k with company match
Company paid Life Insurance
Short-term and Long-term Disability
Annual Bonus Program
Route Sales Representatives typically begin their day between 3:00 am and 4:00 am, and average 55-60 hours per week. You will work EVERY Saturday and be off on Sundays and Wednesday.
Route Sales Representative Pay Rate: average $55,000 – $65,000/year (you will receive a pay check every week)
Requirements for Route Sales Representatives:
Be at least 21 years old
Valid driver’s license, and clean driving history
Capable of attaining a DOT Medical Card
Ability to climb, push, pull, bend, stoop, and kneel for extended periods of time
Ability to lift 40 pounds