Route Sales Supervisor

Are you ‘bread’ for success?

Come make $ dough $ with us!

Franz Family Bakery was founded in 1906 in the Pacific Northwest and has become one of country’s most successful bakeries. We produce a variety of baked products, marketed under a wide range of premium labels, all made with quality ingredients and a superior baking process. We employ over 4,000 employees and distribute our products in Alaska, Idaho, California, Utah, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

Take your career to the next level and join our exciting team. Franz offers employees excellent benefits including:

• Competitive Wages:
  • Base rate plus commissions 
• Comprehensive Healthcare
  • 100% employer paid premiums for employee and all eligible dependents
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Generous Holiday and Vacation
• Pension and Retirement funds
• 50% Discount Franz Products

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day tasks for a team of RSR’s.
• Assume complete responsibility for obtaining profitable sales in the assigned area as established by the Sales Manager.
• Establish with each RSR the specific objectives for their area of responsibility.
• Provide feedback to RSR’s on acceptable standards of performance.
• Capability to perform all duties required of an RSR and run routes as necessary to provide customer service, relief and/or training.
• Maintain professional customer relationship through positive working relationships with all key accountholders.
• Assist each route supervised with order control for maximum sales and minimum returns.
• Execute and encourage all work to be performed with a safety-first mindset.
• Support and adherence to Franz Core Values.
• Additional duties and/or responsibilities as assigned.

 Preferred Education/Experience

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment background check, drug screen, DOT physical, and be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with proof of vehicle insurance.
• Must have a clean driving record and provide a current driving abstract from the department of licensing.
• Must have route sales experience; industry experience preferred.   

Critical Skills and Expertise

• 1+ years of management or similar experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Must have a positive and safe work ethic, be a team player.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-changing environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds regularly, plus maneuver large bulky racks of product in and out of locations.
• Must be able to frequently bend, stoop, twist, reach, kneel and squat while loading/unloading delivery trucks and while shelving bakery products.
• Must have ability to communicate with owners/managers and supervisors in grocery stores, restaurants and institutions.