Market Sales Leader Trainee

About the Role

The Route to Readiness: MSL Development Program is a structured six-month development experience designed to prepare high-potential and early-career talent for future Market Sales Leader opportunities within Bimbo Bakeries USA. Participants will build critical business knowledge, leadership skills, and operational expertise. This role supports market growth and customer execution through Direct Store Delivery (DSD) operations, merchandising excellence, relationship building, sales execution, coaching exposure, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Successfully complete all requirements of the Route to Readiness: MSL Development Program.
• Engage in structured learning, field-based experiences, customer interactions, and targeted development opportunities.
• Support route sales execution through merchandising, inventory management, product freshness, and adherence to operational standards.
• Develop productive relationships with customers, route operators, frontline associates, and cross-functional partners.
• Gain practical exposure to frontline leadership, including coaching practices and performance management.
• Utilize sales tools, business reporting, customer insights, and performance metrics to support decision-making.
• Contribute to market planning, customer service initiatives, and execution priorities.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to understand organizational delivery of results.
• Participate in field-based projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Microsoft Office Suite or similar systems.
• A valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOT medical card.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or graduated within the past 24 months with a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field.
• A GPA of 3.0 is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership experience through academic, professional, military, volunteer, or community involvement.
• Demonstrates an interest in Consumer-Packaged Goods, Direct Store Delivery, customer service, retail execution, and field operations.
• Strong motivation to build customer relationships, support market execution, and achieve business results.
• Ability to learn and apply sales tools, customer insights, performance data, and operational processes.
• Account management, retail, merchandising, sales, operations, or leadership experience is a plus.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift 25-50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to climb, push/pull, bend, stoop, and kneel for extended periods.
• Ability to perform frequent reaching, walking, and use of fingers.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and internal partners using a variety of communication methods.
• Ability to use various forms of transportation for extended periods of time periodically.