What are the responsibilities and job description for the Route Sales Representative position at Aunt Millie's?
Route Sales Representative
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Compensation: Base salary plus commission.
Schedule: Full time
About Aunt Millie's:
Aunt Millie's, a popular family-owned bakery, has been celebrated for its commitment to quality and community since its inception. Renowned for producing a wide range of baked goods from breads to pastries, Aunt Millie’s prides itself on using traditional recipes and fresh, locally sourced ingredients. This establishment not only offers a nostalgic embrace of home-style baking but also operates with a forward-thinking mindset towards sustainability and innovation in food production.
Why Work Here:
We are proud of the products we make and we’re even more proud of how we make them. Aunt Millie’s combines the best ingredients, recipes, and people to produce consistently high-quality breads and rolls that you will be proud to represent. We invest in good ingredients and good people alike, so that at Aunt Millie’s you’ll have more than a job, you’ll have a career you can be proud of.
Perks and Benefits:
Standard benefit package may be offered depending on position. To be discussed during the interview.
Position Summary:
The Route Sales Representative (RSR) role at Aunt Millie's involves building and maintaining customer relationships while managing a specific route in the wholesale baking and route distribution industry. RSRs interact with grocery store managers, receiving personnel, and other store staff, serving as a visible representative of the brand.
Essential Job Functions:
Cultivate and nurture relationships with existing accounts to foster customer loyalty.
Deliver and sell products to established accounts, ensuring timely and accurate distribution.
Transport products from company vehicles to retail establishments, effectively stocking shelves.
Preplan and fulfill specific orders for each customer, maximizing efficiency.
Utilize an iPad to manage route activities, including order tracking and customer communication.
Identify and capitalize on opportunities to generate additional business.
Implement strategies to minimize product expiration and maintain freshness.
Safely operate company vehicles in accordance with traffic laws and company policies.
Adhere to safe work procedures to ensure personal and public safety.
Load and unload bread baskets throughout the day, following proper lifting and handling protocols.
Minimum Position Qualifications/Education:
Enjoy engaging with people and prefer an active role over desk work, with strong driving skills.
Possess a valid driver's license and a clean 3-year driving record.
Able to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination.
Meet the minimum age requirement of 21 as mandated by DOT regulations.
Successfully pass a drug screening.
Possess basic math skills for essential job tasks.
Demonstrate a strong work ethic and take pride in delivering quality work.
Committed to providing exceptional customer service with enthusiasm and dedication.
Driving Record: candidates cannot have convictions in the past three years on their driving record for DUI/DWI or similar alcohol/drug related offense, careless/reckless driving, chemical test refusal, driving after suspension (unless not notified), fleeing/eluding a police officer, leaving the scene of an accident, passing a stopped school bus, speeding 15 miles above the speed limit, or three or more driving violations (not including seat belt violations).