Seasonal Route Sales Representative – Waldoboro, M Position Available In Lincoln, Maine

Seasonal Route Sales Representative – Waldoboro, M at Lepage Bakeries, Inc. in WaldoboroWaldoboro, Maine, United States Job Description

FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS.

Flowers Foods, Inc. (

NYSE:

FLO) is not just about baking; it’s about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2024 sales of $5.1 billion, and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. From the wholesome goodness of Nature’s Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Dave’s Killer Bread, the rustic goodness of Canyon Bakehouse, and the sweet delights of Tastykake, each product is a celebration of taste and quality. Beyond the oven, Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values and reflectsHonesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility.

With a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success, Flowers Foods is more than a bakery – it’s a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community. Full-time employees are offered the following benefits:
Comprehensive health and medical benefits
401(k) Retirement savings plan
Professional growth and leadership training
Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave Benefits may vary depending on your work location. Bringing Home the Dough The Seasonal Route Sales Representative is to learn the required skills to be a successful Route Sales Representative (RSR) or Route Delivery Driver (RDD). The RST will learn the sorting, inventorying, building, loading, and delivering and merchandising daily orders of products to retail customers. The RST is learning how to accurately invoice products at the time of delivery to retail customers by meeting customer expectations and following established best practices.
Position will require RST to train and service accounts during customer designated service windows, which may require RST to work non-traditional business hours, weekends, or holidays. Potential for overnight travel outside of normally assigned location.
Position requires an incumbent with an eagerness to gain industry knowledge and to learn the skills necessary for success.
Position interacts with the general public and customers on a daily basis. A neat, professional appearance is a requirement of this position and may require a specific uniform.
The Company is registered with the Department of Transportation (DOT) as a private motor carrier and as such is subject to State and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rules and regulations. RSTs will be required to safely and efficiently operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) – a vehicle used to deliver products in the stream of interstate commerce exceeding a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 10,000 lbs. RSTs deliver to retail stores at assigned times each day and complete service within the expected duration. The RST may be required to work non-traditional business hours, weekends, or holidays.
Pay $24.50/hour Rising to the

Challenge:

Position Responsibilities Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Must be able to obtain DOT medical certification and re-certification to drive a CMV.
• Must meet the Fleet insurance Guidelines in relation to your MVR (Motor Vehicle Record).
• Perform all required daily vehicle inspections, maintain accurate vehicle records, immediately report vehicle maintenance issues, and complete daily driver’s logs and time records (including hours of service) as required.
• Safely and efficiently operate a CMV.
• Adhere to all

FMCSA/DOT

rules and regulations, as well as similar local rules and regulations.

• Cooperate with DOT roadside inspections.
• Maintain cleanliness of an organized workspace and vehicle.
• Secure and organize inventory in the truck to prevent product damage.
• Leverage internal sales data and company marketing plans to drive growth with customers through proper planning, ordering, and execution.
• As needed, operate company routes, and provide coverages of routes for RSRs and RDDs time-off.
• Learn all tasks and objectives outlined in the Route Sales Operations Manual.
• Establish and maintain strong customer relations to effectively communicate sales solutions and improve customer satisfaction.
• Order product using an online state-of-the-art order planner to ensure customers are receiving the freshest product possible.
• Increase sales through shelf space expansion and the use of in-store promotions and displays.
• Adhere to the company assigned route structure, stop sequence, and established service times to drive efficiency and to ensure continued customer satisfaction and consistent service times.
• Know and follow all retailer/account standard operating procedures, including, but not limited to, check in/check out and service windows.
• Adhere to the fresh.

.. For full info follow application link. Lepage Bakeries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Mindy Gervias at mindy_gervais@flocorp.com.