Route Sales Professional - Apply Today!
Posted on October 24, 2025
Bimbo Bakeries USA is the largest baking company in the world and a leader in the bread and baked goods industry. Founded with a mission to provide the freshest and highest quality bakery products to consumers nationwide, Bimbo Bakeries USA is responsible for beloved brands such as Arnold, Brownberry, Oroweat, Thomas' English muffins and bagels, as well as Sara Lee, Entenmann's, and Marinela cakes and donuts. With over 20,000 associates working across bakeries, sales centers, offices, and sales routes, the company is dedicated to ensuring their products reach customers fresh at every meal. Bimbo Bakeries USA fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that values individual authenticity and promotes career development. They offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to support the wellbeing of their employees.
The role of Route Sales Professional at Bimbo Bakeries USA offers a dynamic and rewarding opportunity for self-motivated individuals who are passionate about sales and customer service. This position involves merchandising, stocking, and ensuring the proper rotation of high-quality bakery products on store shelves and displays to deliver the freshest options to consumers. The Route Sales Professional drives sales growth by securing new display space, setting up promotional displays, and using sales data analytics to inform effective store-level strategies. This role requires building and maintaining strong customer relationships by following up on new account opportunities and ensuring the successful execution of sales promotions. Introducing new products and services to both existing and prospective customers is a key responsibility that helps maximize sales and expand shelf presence.
In addition to sales and merchandising duties, Route Sales Professionals are responsible for the daily route settlement, which includes accounting for all products, invoices, and cash, as well as maintaining proper inventory controls. Safely operating the company route truck while completing Department of Transportation (DOT) daily logs is essential. Timely submission of all required paperwork, documentation, and deposits rounds out the operational responsibilities. The position offers a competitive weekly base pay of $1100, translating to an annual average salary between $57,200 and $75,000. The role typically starts at 4 a.m., highlighting the need for dedication and punctuality. Full benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, are provided to support employee health and financial security. This role is ideal for individuals with 1-3 years of experience in Direct Sales Distribution (DSD) who thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
Bimbo Bakeries USA stands as a proud equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. The physical and mental demands of the Route Sales Professional position require the ability to perform activities such as climbing, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, kneeling, frequent reaching, and precise use of fingers for extended periods. Bimbo Bakeries USA also complies with all legal regulations, including those governing employment practices. Associates who join the Bimbo Bakeries USA team not only gain meaningful work but also the opportunity to belong to a company with a big family culture that continuously values the contributions of its 20,000 associates nationwide.
                - Must be at least 21 years of age or older
 - Must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving record
 - Must be able to acquire and maintain a DOT medical card
 - Ability to climb push pull bend stoop and kneel for extended periods as well as perform frequent reaching and use of fingers
 - 1-3 years of related experience in DSD is preferred