Now Hiring - Route Sales Representative in Des Plaines, IL

You've seen the truck rolling through town and the silhouette logo on bread shelves in grocery stores, but do you know Aunt Millie's? We are a family-owned bread company headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana with locations and distribution throughout the Midwest. Perfection Bakeries began in 1901 and today the family has grown to include several brands, including Aunt Millie's, and over 1200 valued employees. Baking quality bread products is what we do, but when it comes to a career, we know you need more than bread.

300 E. Touhy, Suite C, Des Plaines, IL 60018

What is it like to work at Aunt Millie’s? As our drivers will tell you, We’re not just numbers here. We’re actually people.

They’ll smile when they see you coming! If sales is your strength, you’ll love selling Aunt Millie’s bread. We are a leader in the wholesale baking and route distribution industry. As an RSR, you’ll have a specific route but you’ll manage your own time. You’ll get to know your customers—and they’ll get to know you. Your customers will be grocery store managers, receiving personnel, and other store staff.

RSRs work hard and are one of the most visible representatives of our brand. Building and maintaining relationships is important to an RSR’s success and you’ll also need to be able to load and unload baskets of bread throughout the day.

As an Aunt Millie’s RSR, you’ll…

• Build and maintain relationships with established accounts
• Deliver and sell to established accounts
• Distribute products from company vehicle into various retail establishments
• Unload and stock retail shelves
• Preplan specific orders for each customer
• Use an iPad to manage your route
• Identify opportunities to solicit additional business
• Minimize stale product
• Safely operate company vehicle
• Practice safe work procedures

As an Aunt Millie’s RSR, you can expect…

• Excellent Compensation (Base + Commission)
• Health Insurance
• Retirement
• Savings
• Vacation

Please apply if you…

• Thrive in an active environment.
• You should be someone who enjoys talking to people and would prefer to be active throughout the day rather than stuck behind a desk
• Are a great driver.
• You must have a valid driver's license with the ability to pass a 3 year driving history background check.
• Can pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical
• Are at least 21 years of age (DOT requirement)
• Can pass a drug screening

Definitely apply if you also…

• Have basic math skills
• Take pride in your work
• Love to provide outstanding customer service

Driving Record: candidates cannot have convictions in the past 3 years on their driving record for DUI/DWI or similar alcohol/drug related offense, careless/reckless driving, chemical test refusal, driving after suspension (unless not notified), fleeing/eluding a police officer, leaving the scene of an accident, passing a stopped school bus, speeding 15 miles+ above the speed limit, or three or more driving violations (not including seat belt violations).