Route Sales Representative - Portland, Maine
Company: Lepage Bakeries Park Street, LLC
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Why Flowers?Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is one of the
largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the United States
with 2022 sales of $4.8 billion. Among the company's top brands are
Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, Wonder, Canyon Bakehouse, and
Tastykake. Learn more at www.flowersfoods.com.Our team is the
essential ingredient to success. We embrace diversity and foster an
environment that reflects our values of Honesty & Integrity,
Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and
Humility.Full-time employees are offered:Comprehensive health and
medical benefits401(k) Retirement savings planProfessional growth
and leadership trainingPaid vacation, holidays, and parental
leaveBenefits may vary depending on your work location and your
participation in a collective bargaining unit.SummaryThe Route
Sales Representative (RSR) is responsible for the ordering, sales,
delivery, and merchandising of a slate of nationally- and locally
branded fresh baked products and developing relationships with
customers
managers and other personnel. Position is assigned to a company
route to service retail customers, restaurants, and institutions
with the goal of maximizing sales opportunities by meeting customer
expectations and following established best practices. Position
will drive incremental sales by executing the required market
programs while exceeding customer expectations.Position will
require RSR to service accounts during customer designated service
windows, which may require RSR to work non-traditional business
hours, weekends, or holidays. Positions requires an incumbent with
an eagerness to gain industry knowledge and to learn the skills
necessary for success.REASONS TO JOIN LEPAGE BAKERIES
Estimated Income Range of $60,000-$70,000 per year
$1500.00 New Hire Retention Bonus at 90 days employed!
Excellent benefits package including healthcare, dental, and
vision
Company matching 401k, paid time-off, and paid company holidays
Career advancement opportunities in a growing organization
Top of class brands, baking and selling Country Kitchen, Wonder,
Nature s Own, Dave s Killer Bread, and Tastykake products
Industry leading Route Sales Training program
Our team is second to none in the baking industry. The talent,
knowledge, and dedication of our team members, our associates, and
the direct store delivery network
all are important keys to our success.Job
ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities include but are not limited
to:
Acting as a sales associate and delivery driver to drive retail
sales and territory sales.
Leverage internal sales data and company marketing plans to drive
growth with customers through proper planning, ordering, and
execution
Establish and maintain strong customer relations in order to
effectively communicate sales solutions and improve customer
satisfaction
Order product using an online state-of-the-art order planner to
ensure customers are receiving the freshest product possible
Increase sales through shelf space expansion and the sale/use of
in-store promotions and displays
Adhere to the company assigned route structure, stop sequence, and
established service times to drive efficiency and to ensure
continued customer satisfaction and consistent service times
Know and follow all retailer/account standard operating procedures,
including, but not limited to, check in/check out and service
windows
Adhere to the fresh market policy by appropriately rotating product
and removing damaged or out-of-code product as necessary
Follow shelf-life cycle of each brand/product
Ensure shelf life is maximized with proper rotation of products to
ensure that backstock is rotated and stocked first before the next
fresh delivery is merchandized on shelves/displays
Perform daily route settlement requirements: verifying product
quantities, accurately invoicing the proper account, and adhering
to the cash collection policy
Perform an accurate weekly inventory in the handheld computer
device at select accounts on specific days designated by the
company
Support the introduction of new products to the marketplace based
on the retailer playbooks and gain additional shelf space and
promotional displays to execute the rollout and drive consumer
trial
Obtain authorization ( sell in ) from accounts
key decision makers for promotional product displays. Properly
place and assemble displays to maximize exposure to consumers and
to increase sales penetration
Review weekly route analysis to identify voids and sales
opportunities
Review key performance indicators to reduce cost and drive
sales
Adhere to required customer shelf schematic/plan-o-gram to ensure
customer compliance and to meet the objectives of brand teams
Master the best practices of the RSR training program
Must be able to obtain DOT medical certification to drive a
commercial motor vehicle (CMV)
Must meet the Fleet insurance Guidelines in relation to your MVR
(Motor Vehicle Record)
Perform all required daily vehicle inspections, maintain accurate
vehicle records, immediately report vehicle maintenance issues, and
complete daily driver s logs and time records as required
Safely and efficiently operate a vehicle with a Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) more than 10,000 pounds
Adhere to all company policies, Department of Transportation (DOT)
policies, as well as local and federal regulations
Maintain cleanliness of an organized workspace and vehicle
Secure and organize inventory in the truck to prevent product
damage
Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures (Safety,
Equal Employment Opportunity, Harassment, Sarbanes
Oxley, etc.)Desired ExperienceMinimum of 1 year related experience
in retail sales, DSD sales, and/or business-to-business
salesDesired EducationHigh school diploma or GEDWe offer a
competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package -
estimated income range $60K-$70K. Please reply by 6/30/2024.
Resumes are active for 30 days. Interested job seekers who
successfully complete the series of pre-screening questions and who
appear to possess the basic qualifications for this position may be
contacted for a telephone interview.Equal Opportunity
Employer/Veterans/DisabilityIf you need assistance with submitting
your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send
an e-mail to Sarah Biagiotti at Sarah.Biagiotti flocorp.com or207
604-6558 .
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