Route Sales Representative
Flowers Foods & Subsidiaries
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Santa Rosa • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $75,000 - $91,000 per year
About the role
- A Route Sales Representative (RSR) is responsible for ordering, sales, and delivery of fresh baked products.
- The successful candidate must come to work with a neat, professional appearance (sometimes in a uniform) and be able to build and maintain strong relationships with customers.
- Drivers will check their delivery vehicle daily, keeping accurate records, quickly reporting maintenance issues, and filling out daily driver’s logs, time logs, and hours of service.
- This position will require flexibility to work varying workdays and early morning start times.
- Generally, start times are around 3:00am and days off are on Wednesday and Sunday.
- An RSR is also expected to increase sales by expanding shelf space, creatively displaying in-store promotions and displays, and making sure product shelf life is maximized by properly rotating the products.
- An effective RSR will use data and marketing plans to build relationships and drive customer growth through effective communication, planning, ordering, and execution.
- They will work together with the customers to increase sales and drive customer satisfaction.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Have had a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOT Medical Card.
- Must have a valid state driver’s license and documented safe driving record.
- Must meet Fleet Insurance Guidelines.
- Must adhere to federal, state, and local rules regarding the operation of a CMV.
- Must execute the best practices of RSR training (after 4-week company paid training).
- Must be able to push or pull up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus, but not required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and medical coverage
- 401(k) Retirement savings plan
- Professional growth and leadership training
- Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
valid driver's licenseDOT Medical Cardsafe driving recordRSR trainingpush or pull 50 lbsdata analysissales techniquesinventory managementcustomer relationship managementproduct rotation
Soft Skills
relationship buildingcommunicationflexibilityplanningexecutioncustomer satisfactioncreativityprofessional appearanceteamworkproblem-solving
Certifications
DOT Medical Card