Market Sales Leader

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Employment Type: Regular

Location: LAKEWOOD,WA

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas’® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann’s® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA!
More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.

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Market Sales Leader

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Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide!

Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA:

Salary Range - $64,000 - $83,800

Comprehensive Benefits Package

401k with company match

On the Job Training with Advancement Opportunities

The Market Sales Leader (MSL) is responsible for achieving sales growth and freshness through people growth, market share growth, and customer relationships. Responsibilities include leading the execution of Direct Store Delivery (DSD) route sales in the market.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Create a culture and team with operational capabilities to achieve BBU’s objectives using Grupo Bimbo’s Beliefs as a roadmap
• Engage and inspire frontline associates and business partners to pursue the BBU vision for growth.
• Communicate plans and conduct reviews quarterly with business partners to identify opportunities and action plans
• Support achievement of zero workplace injuries by performing safety observations within the Grupo Bimbo (GB) safety platform and executing safety awareness programs.
• Develop strategic plans to deliver on sales targets to grow overall business within existing accounts and pursue business relationships with expansion customers to generate new business.
• Utilize sales data to help drive effective decisions with the frontline salespeople as well as drive brand growth with customers through the acquisition of new space and displays.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred – High School diploma required - A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• 3-5 years of related experience in customer relations or sales.
• At least 6 months experience leading and influencing others.
• Computer skills and proficiency, specifically PowerPoint, Excel, and Word are required.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a DOT Medical card
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans [or Vets]
• Bilingual – English/Spanish a plus
• Travel is required 25%

The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job.

Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law.