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 Foods. 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.
*This position requires travel between Eureka, MO, Dupo, IL and Bridgeton, MO.
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)
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- Rotate and remove out-of-date/damaged/stale products; issuing credit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
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
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to begin your work day between 3:00 am - 5:00 am?
- Are you able to work EVERY Saturday? ( every Wed/Sun OFF)
- Do you have a clean driving record? (no major moving violations within the last 3 years). If not, explain.
- Do you have a current DOT medical card?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: On the road
