Routes Sales Representative Jobs

Bimbo Canada is a major, public Canadian Corporation and part of the Grupo Bimbo family of companies.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

POSITION: Route Sales Representative

REPORTS TO: Market Sales Leader

LOCATION: Port Aux Basque and Area

Bimbo Canada (formerly Canada Bread Company, Limited) is a leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread and bakery products with brands such as Dempster’s®, Villaggio®, POM®, Bon Matin®, Ben’s®, Takis® and Vachon®. Dempster’s is the national brand leader and a market leader in the health and well-being segment of bread products in Canada. The growth strategy is to focus on market leadership in all commercial bread categories. The company operates 19 bakeries and employs approximately 4,550 associates across Canada.  It seeks to create value by leading innovation in products and service delivery in the bakery industry, enhancing distribution services and processes, and continuing to grow premium white and whole grain breads, tortillas, bagels, rye, buns and rolls.

As an independent business unit of Grupo Bimbo, Bimbo Canada seeks to grow value-added bakery segments by focusing on health and well-being, and penetrating new bakery segments and channels of distribution. The business will continue to grow market leadership and margins by investing in the premium whole grain product category, and by delivering continued product innovation in other bakery and snack categories.

 

Markets

Bimbo Canada serves major grocery chains, retail outlets and foodservice operations across Canada. The company distributes branded products in the discount, mainstream and super-premium segments, and is the leading producer in most major bakery categories. It also produces private label products for grocery and foodservice outlet.

Position Summary

The operation of an established route which includes product delivery and customer service to assigned accounts while maintaining store and Bimbo Canada standards. This individual must demonstrate Grupo Bimbo Beliefs, have strong interpersonal, administrative and communication skills, and a strong customer service orientation. We depend on the Route Sales Representative to deliver Bimbo Canada baked goods on time to fulfill customers’ exact expectations and providing superior customer service.

  

Position Responsibilities

• Hour of operation may vary according to route and customer and business requirements. Workweeks are straight; with an on-going requirement to operate with early morning start times.
• Be responsible for all operating functions of a Bimbo Canada route including product load accuracy.
• Sort product according to account plans or information acquired.
• Ensure security of vehicle, materials and products. Administer Company Policies and Procedures as required in business.
• Communicate regularly with customers regarding accounts to ensure all growth opportunities are taken advantage of, and customer satisfaction is achieved.
• Monitor product movement in accounts and ensure proper distribution levels are met. Effectively maximize sales growth while minimizing sales waste. (Inventory management)
• Input all product orders required and satisfy customer needs.
• Report to Sales Support Manager or the specific Territory Manager as assigned.
• Balance route according to product purchased to product sold.
• Operate a straight truck. Maintain a safe working vehicle and ensure continued compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and MTO vehicle operating requirements. Take immediate appropriate measures to provide for the health and safety of all coworkers and customers and yourself.
• Merchandise accounts and affixing Point of Sale material according to company standards.
• Conduct him/herself in proper professional business manner according to Company Standards.
• Properly utilize the Bimbo Canada hand-held computer for ordering, invoicing and inventory management.

Experience

• Must possess a valid driver’s license with driving experience.
• Preferred post-secondary education or related experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Professional appearance
• Physically fit and able to perform frequent bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting
• Must be able to push/pull/lift up to 150 lbs with assistance
• Organized, confident, self- motivated

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sales, merchandising, inventory control management.
• Self-motivated, with good communication and strong customer service orientation.
• High level of self-motivation and initiative, and acting as a strong team leader/member.
• Have a valid driver’s license (recent driver’s abstract must be provided)

Application Process

If you are qualified and interested in learning more about this exciting opportunity, please forward your resume to Sophie Beaulieu at [email protected]

Please note all offers of employment at Bimbo Canada are conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-hire background check. This may include anything up to and including a criminal history check, reference checks and/or credit check.

Bimbo Canada is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. We welcome applications from all interested individuals; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.