What are the responsibilities and job description for the Route Sales Representative position at Personnel Outsource Solutions?
The Route Sales Representative (RSR) is a full-time position responsible for ordering, selling, delivering, and merchandising fresh bakery products to retail stores, restaurants, and other customers. This role focuses on customer service, sales growth, product freshness, and maintaining strong customer relationships while representing Flowers Baking Company professionally.
Schedule:
Route Sales Representatives typically begin their workday between 3:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m.; however, exact start times vary by warehouse and route assignment and will be determined by the Area Sales Director based on business and customer needs.
You will average 45-55 hours per week, work EVERY Saturday, and have Sundays and Wednesdays off. (this is subject to change based on business needs)
Pay
- Compensation is based on the assigned route and may be hourly or commission-based.
- Average annual earnings are $65,000 - $75,000/year
- Weekly Pay!
Essential Responsibilities
- Build customer relationships and identify sales and promotional opportunities.
- Create customer orders using a handheld device.
- Order, deliver, stock, and merchandise bakery products.
- Rotate products using FIFO procedures and remove stale, damaged, or expired products.
- Load and unload deliveries, manage inventory, and return empty trays daily.
- Operate an 18-foot box truck safely and comply with DOT and company requirements.
- Perform vehicle inspections, maintain required documentation, and keep the truck clean and organized.
- Handle route settlements, invoicing, inventory counts, and other assigned duties.
- Complete all assigned route duties efficiently while maintaining product quality, freshness, and customer service standards.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOT Medical Card.
- Willingness to travel to other warehouse locations and provide route coverage as needed.
- Strong customer service, communication, organization, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and accommodate early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
Physical Requirements
- Lift and carry up to 25 pounds and push or pull up to 50 pounds.
- Safely climb in and out of the delivery truck.
- Bend, stoop, kneel, reach, stand for extended periods, and travel throughout the assigned territory
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you at least 21 years old?
- Are you able to work every Saturday? (Wed/Sun Off)
- Are you able to start each day between 3:00 AM and 5:00 AM?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- South Bend, IN 46628 (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000