Route Sales Representative

The Route Sales Representative is a full-time position responsible for ordering, selling, delivering, and merchandising fresh bakery products to retail stores, restaurants, and other customers. This role focuses on customer service, sales growth, product freshness, and maintaining strong customer relationships while representing Flowers Baking Company professionally.

Schedule:
Route Sales Representatives typically begin their workday between 3:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m.; however, exact start times vary by warehouse and route assignment and will be determined by the Area Sales Director based on business and customer needs.
You will average 45-55 hours per week, work EVERY Saturday, and have Sundays and Wednesdays off. (this is subject to change based on business needs)

Pay
Compensation is based on the assigned route and may be hourly or commission-based.
Average annual earnings are 10.00 – 11.00
Weekly Pay!

Essential Responsibilities
Build customer relationships and identify sales and promotional opportunities.
Create customer orders using a handheld device.
Order, deliver, stock, and merchandise bakery products.
Rotate products using FIFO procedures and remove stale, damaged, or expired products.
Load and unload deliveries, manage inventory, and return empty trays daily.
Operate an 18-foot box truck safely and comply with DOT and company requirements.
Perform vehicle inspections, maintain required documentation, and keep the truck clean and organized.
Handle route settlements, invoicing, inventory counts, and other assigned duties.
Complete all assigned route duties efficiently while maintaining product quality, freshness, and customer service standards.

Qualifications
Must be at least 21 years old.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOT Medical Card.
Willingness to travel to other warehouse locations and provide route coverage as needed.
Strong customer service, communication, organization, and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and accommodate early mornings, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements
Lift and carry up to 25 pounds and push or pull up to 50 pounds.
Safely climb in and out of the delivery truck.
Bend, stoop, kneel, reach, stand for extended periods, and travel throughout the assigned territory