Now Hiring - Aunt Millie's Bakeries - Route Sales Representative in Des Plaines, IL

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Route Sales Representative Location: Des Plaines, IL Compensation: Base salary plus commission. Schedule: Full time About Aunt Millie's: Aunt Millie's, a popular family-owned bakery, has been celebrated for its commitment to quality and community since its inception. Renowned for producing a wide range of baked goods from breads to pastries, Aunt Millie's prides itself on using traditional recipes and fresh, locally sourced ingredients. This establishment not only offers a nostalgic embrace of home- style baking but also operates with a forward-thinking mindset towards sustainability and innovation in food production. Why Work Here: We are proud of the products we make and we're even more proud of how we make them. Aunt Millie's combines the best ingredients, recipes, and people to produce consistently high-quality breads and rolls that you will be proud to represent. We invest in good ingredients and good people alike, so that at Aunt Millie's you'll have more than a job, you'll have a career you can be proud of. Perks and Benefits: Standard benefit package may be offered depending on position. To be discussed during the interview. Position Summary: The Route Sales Representative (RSR) role at Aunt Millie's involves building and maintaining customer relationships while managing a specific route in the wholesale baking and route distribution industry. RSRs interact with grocery store managers, receiving personnel, and other store staff, serving as a visible representative of the brand. Essential Job Functions: * Cultivate and nurture relationships with existing accounts to foster customer loyalty. * Deliver and sell products to established accounts, ensuring timely and accurate distribution. * Transport products from company vehicles to retail establishments, effectively stocking shelves. * Preplan and fulfill specific orders for each customer, maximizing efficiency. * Utilize an iPad to manage route activities, including order tracking and customer communication. * Identify and capitalize on opportunities to generate additional business. * Implement strategies to minimize product expiration and maintain freshness. * Safely operate company vehicles in accordance with traffic laws and company policies. * Adhere to safe work procedures to ensure personal and public safety. * Load and unload bread baskets throughout the day, following proper lifting and handling protocols. * Minimum Position Qualifications/Education: * Enjoy engaging with people and prefer an active role over desk work, with strong driving skills. * Possess a valid driver's license and a clean 3-year driving record. * Able to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination. * Meet the minimum age requirement of 21 as mandated by DOT regulations. * Successfully pass a drug screening. * Possess basic math skills for essential job tasks. * Demonstrate a strong work ethic and take pride in delivering quality work. * Committed to providing exceptional customer service with enthusiasm and dedication. Driving Record: candidates cannot have convictions in the past three 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).