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Route Sales Specialist Ii - Saco, Maine - $25.50/Hr

Company

Lepage Bakeries Park St, LLC
Address , Saco, Me
Employment type
Salary $25 an hour
Expires 2023-07-29
Posted at 11 months ago
Job Description
TOP REASONS TO JOIN THE LEPAGE BAKERIES TEAM:
  • Career advancement opportunities in a growing organization with best-in-class brands
  • Company matching 401(k) up to 6%, PTO, and paid company holidays
  • Industry leading training program
  • Excellent benefit packaging include medical, dental and vision


Position Summary

The Route Sales Specialist (RSS) is a certified trainer, responsible for training new Route Sales Representatives and supporting all training processes. The RSS is responsible for the ordering, sales, delivery, and merchandising of a slate of nationally- and locally branded fresh baked products. 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 flexibility to work varying workdays and early morning start times. Generally, days off are Wednesday and Sundays but may vary at times. Potential for overnight travel outside of assigned location.

Positions requires an incumbent with an eagerness to gain industry knowledge and to learn the skills necessary for success.


Reasons To Join Lepage Bakeries
  • $1500.00 New Hire Retention Bonus at 90 days employed!
  • Company matching 401k, paid time-off, and paid company holidays
  • $25/hour
  • Top of class brands, baking and selling Country Kitchen, Wonder, Nature’s Own, Dave’s Killer Bread, and Tastykake products
  • Excellent benefits package including healthcare, dental, and vision
  • 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.
  • Career advancement opportunities in a growing organization


Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Follow shelf-life cycle of each brand/product
  • As needed, operate company routes and provide coverages of routes for route sales representatives’ (RSR) time off
  • Adhere to the fresh market policy by appropriately rotating product and removing damaged or out-of-code product as necessary
  • Adhere to all company policies, Department of Transportation (DOT) policies, as well as local and federal regulations
  • 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
  • Must be able to obtain DOT certification to drive a commercial motor vehicle (CMV)
  • Review key performance indicators to reduce cost and drive sales
  • Adhere to the route structure, stop sequence, and established service times in order to drive efficiency and to ensure continued customer satisfaction and consistent service times
  • Review weekly route analysis to identify voids and sales opportunities
  • Perform all required daily vehicle inspections, maintain accurate vehicle records, complete daily driver’s logs and time records as required
  • Increase sales through shelf space expansion and the use of in-store promotions and displays
  • 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
  • Provide a high level of in-field training to new route sales representatives including training on all tasks and objectives outline in the Route Sales Operations Manual
  • Leverage internal sales data and company marketing plans to drive growth with customers through proper planning, ordering, and execution
  • Adhere to required shelf schematic/plan-o-gram to ensure customer compliance and to meet the objectives of brand teams
  • 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
  • Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures (Safety, Equal Employment Opportunity, Harassment, Sarbanes – Oxley, etc.)
  • Order product using an online state-of-the-art order planner to ensure customers are receiving the freshest product possible
  • Secure and organize inventory in the truck to prevent product damage
  • Master the best practices of the Route Sales training program
  • Acting as a sales associate and delivery driver to drive retail sales and territory sales.
  • Perform daily route settlement requirements: verifying product quantities, accurately invoicing the proper account, and adhering to the cash collection policy
  • Know and follow all retailer/account standard operating procedures around check in/check out
  • Perform an accurate weekly inventory in the handheld computer device at select accounts on specific days designated by the company
  • Maintain cleanliness of an organized workspace and vehicle
  • Establish and maintain strong customer relations in order to effectively communicate sales solutions and improve customer satisfaction


Desired Experience

Minimum of 1 year related experience in retail sales, DSD sales, and/or business-to-business sales

Desired Education

Highschool diploma or GED

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Please reply by 06/22/2023. 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/Disability


If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Sarah Biagiotti at [email protected] or .