As a Route Sales Professional at Bimbo Bakeries USA, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional customer service while driving sales performance across your designated route in Grand Island, Nebraska. This position combines route management with direct sales responsibilities, ensuring that retail and foodservice accounts receive fresh, high-quality baked goods on schedule. You will build strong relationships with store managers and decision-makers, identify new business opportunities, and maintain accurate inventory levels to meet customer demands efficiently. Your daily responsibilities include planning and executing an optimized delivery and sales route, merchandising products to maximize visibility and sales, and maintaining accurate records of transactions, returns, and inventory. You will handle cash and credit transactions responsibly, resolve customer concerns promptly, and collaborate with the sales team to achieve territory growth targets. Safety, compliance with company policies, and professional conduct are essential in every customer interaction. To succeed in this role, candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and a clean driving record. Prior sales or route delivery experience is preferred but not required. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently are critical for managing a busy route effectively. Physical stamina is necessary, as the position involves lifting, loading, and transporting products throughout the day. Bimbo Bakeries USA is one of the largest baking companies in the United States, known for iconic brands such as Sara Lee, Nature’s Own, and Oroweat. The company values teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement, offering employees opportunities to grow within a supportive and dynamic work environment. Benefits include competitive compensation, health insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and employee discounts on company products. Career advancement opportunities exist for high-performing Route Sales Professionals, with pathways into district sales management, account management, and operations leadership roles. The company provides ongoing training and development programs designed to help employees build skills in sales, customer service, and business management, supporting long-term career growth within the organization.