Route Sales Specialist II – Holden, ME – $26.50/ho Position Available In Penobscot, Maine

Route Sales Specialist II – Holden, ME – $26.50/ho at Lepage Bakeries, Inc. in Holden, 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 Route Sales Specialist II (RSS II) is a certified trainer, responsible for training new Route Sales Representatives (RSR) and Route Sales Trainees (RST) supporting all training processes. The RSS II is also responsible for the ordering, sales, delivery, and merchandising of a slate of nationally- and locally branded fresh baked products and developing relationships with customers’ managers and other personnel. Position will be assigned to various company routes on an as needed basis to service retail customers, restaurants, and institutions with the goal of maximizing sales opportunities by meeting customer expectations and following established best practices. Position will drive incremental sales by executing the required market programs while exceeding customer expectations.
Position will require RSS II to service accounts during customer designated service windows, which may require RSS II 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.
Pay rate: $26.50/hour Rising to the

Challenge:

Position Responsibilities Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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 time-off
• Provide a high level of in-field training to new RSRs and RSTs, including training on 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 market policy by appropriately rotating product and removing damaged or out-of-code product as necessary
• Follow shelf-life cycle of each brand/product
• Ensure shelf life is maximized with proper rotation of products to ensure that Blackstock is rotated and stocked first before the next fresh delivery is merchandized on shelves/displays
• Perform daily route settlement requirements: verifying product quantities, accurately invoicing the proper account, and adhering to the cash collection policy
• Perform an accurate weekly inventory in the handheld computer device at select accounts on specific days designated by the company
• Support the introduction of new products to the marketplace based on the retailer playbooks and gain additional shelf space and promotional displays to execute the rollout and drive consumer trial
• Obtain authorization (“sell in”) from accounts’ key decision makers for promotional product displays. Properly place and assemble displays to maximize exposure to consumers and to increase sales penetration
• Review weekly route analysis to identify voids and sales opportunities
• Review key performance.

.. 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.