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 – $70,000/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• Rotate and remove out-of-date/damaged/stale products; issuing credit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 - $70,000.00 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 at least 21 years old?
• 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.

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Springfield, IL 62702 (Required)

Work Location: In person