Market Sales Leader Trainee

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold, Brownberry or Oroweat bread? A Thomas' English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee, Entenmann's or Marinela cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA!More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide!Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA:Salary Range: $63,500 - $82,500Comprehensive Benefits PackageVehicle Reimbursement ProgramAnnual Bonus Eligibility401k & Company MatchOn the Job Training with Advancement Opportunities#LI-JS1The 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. This program provides immersive exposure to sales operations, customer execution, route operations, frontline leadership, and key cross-functional business areas. Participants will build critical business knowledge, leadership skills, and operational expertise that support long-term career growth.Through a combination of structured learning, field experiences, and practical application, participants will gain experience in Direct Store Delivery (DSD) operations, sales execution, merchandising, customer support, coaching fundamentals, and business planning over a 6-month rotation. The program also offers insight into how teams across the organization collaborate to deliver results, preparing participants for future opportunities as a Market Sales Leader.Position Summary:As a participant in the Route to Readiness: MSL Development Program, you will gain valuable experience working alongside sales leaders, field teams, customers, and cross-functional business partners. This role supports market growth and customer execution through Direct Store Delivery operations, merchandising excellence, relationship building, sales execution, coaching exposure, and operational excellence.The program is designed to strengthen Bimbo Bakeries USA's talent pipeline by developing future MSL candidates before opportunities become available. Participants will contribute to real business priorities while building the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to support successful transition into a future Market Sales Leader role.Key Job Responsibilities: * Successfully complete all requirements of the Route to Readiness: MSL Development Program, including assessments, development milestones, and readiness evaluations. * Engage in structured learning, field-based experiences, customer interactions, and targeted development opportunities designed to build business and leadership capability. * Support route sales execution through merchandising, inventory management, product freshness, and adherence to operational standards. * Develop productive relationships with customers, route operators, frontline associates, cross-functional partners, and key business partners. * Gain practical exposure to frontline leadership, including coaching practices, performance management, and team engagement. * Utilize sales tools, business reporting, customer insights, and performance metrics to support decision-making and execution. * Contribute to market planning, customer service initiatives, and execution priorities that drive business results. * Partner with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Revenue Growth Management, Customer Teams, Marketing, and Innovation, to understand how the organization delivers results. * Participate in field-based projects and continuous im