Route Sales Representative - Military Veterans
at Flowers Foods
FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS.
Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2023 sales of $5.1 billion, and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. From the wholesome goodness of Nature's Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Dave's Killer Bread, the rustic goodness of Canyon Bakehouse, and the sweet delights of Tastykake, each product is a celebration of taste and quality. Beyond the oven, Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values and reflects Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility. With a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success, Flowers Foods is more than a bakery – it's a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community.
Bringing Home the Dough
Annual compensation is between $70,000 – $85,000 and is comprised of a base hourly wage plus commission.
Full-time employees are offered the following benefits:
- Comprehensive health and medical coverage
- 401(k) Retirement savings plan
- Professional growth and leadership training
- Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave
Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities
Flowers Bakeries Sales of SoCal, LLC has an immediate opening for a high-performing Route Sales Representative.
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. Daily tasks include checking your 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 hand-in-hand with the customers to increase sales and customer satisfaction. Adaptability and flexibility will be a must since RSRs will need to service their accounts during the customer’s designated service windows and may need to work non-traditional business hours.
An eagerness to gain knowledge and skills about the industry along with the ability to work independently and as a team will be the key to success for an RSR working in a DSD (Direct Store Delivery) environment.
Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications
- Sales experience.
- Delivery experience.
- High school diploma or GED.
Additional Ingredients: Essential Job 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.
We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Please reply by 1/5/2025. 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.
EEO Statement
Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or people of any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.
If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Katie Hebden at flowers.foods@cielotalent.com or 1-262-254-3525 .
Ontario, CA
FLOWERS FOODS IS A LEADER IN THE U.S. BAKING INDUSTRY
For more than 100 years, the people of Flowers Foods have worked with honesty, integrity, and a true passion for baking. Headquartered in Thomasville, Georgia, since the Flowers family opened its first bakery there in 1919, Flowers Foods is one of the largest baking companies in the United States. Our 46 highly efficient bakeries produce a wide range of delicious bakery foods under trusted, best-selling brands like Nature’s Own, Dave’s Killer Bread, Wonder, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake.
Employee Benefits:
- Two medical plan options – PPO & PPO Plus
- Health savings account (HSA) associated with the PPO Plus plan
- Flexible spending account (FSA) options: health care and dependent care
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Company-provided employee life and AD&D coverage
- Supplemental employee-paid life and AD&D coverage
- Supplemental dependent life insurance
- Company-provided short-term disability coverage
- Voluntary long-term disability insurance
- Various other voluntary benefit options
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee assistance plan (EAP)
- Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave
- Flowers Employees Financial Services
- Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program for children of employees
What Happens After I Apply?
Once you click ‘Apply Now’ on a Flowers Foods job posting, you will either be re-directed to fill out an application on Flowers Foods' career page or be given a confirmation of submission. If you get redirected, please complete the application on the career page and make sure you have an updated resume uploaded to your RecruitMilitary profile. Once Flowers Foods reviews your resume and profile, a recruiter will reach out to provide you with more information and to schedule you for an interview.
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