Route Sales Representative

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Route Sales Representative role based in Brunswick, OH. The Route Sales Representative is responsible for servicing an assigned sales route, including delivering Martin’s products to retail and food service customers, merchandising shelves and displays, rotating stock, and ensuring product freshness. The role includes building relationships with store personnel, identifying sales opportunities, executing promotional activities, and maintaining accurate invoices and delivery records.

Daily tasks also involve loading and unloading product, managing inventory levels, monitoring orders, and handling basic customer inquiries or issue resolution in a professional manner. The position requires safe operation of a company or route vehicle, adherence to all food safety and company policies, and reliable attendance for early-morning start times and occasional weekend or holiday work.

• Experience in route sales, delivery, or merchandising, with the ability to manage a daily route schedule and service multiple customer locations.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills, with a professional, friendly, and solutions-focused approach to working with store personnel and customers.
• Basic sales and merchandising skills, including organizing displays, rotating stock, and identifying opportunities to increase product visibility and volume.
• Good organizational, time-management, and basic math skills to handle inventory counts, invoices, and route documentation accurately.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting and moving bread racks and product trays, standing and walking for extended periods, and working in various weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record and the ability to safely operate a delivery or box truck, following all traffic and safety regulations.
• Comfort using basic technology such as handheld devices or mobile apps for orders, routing, and reporting.
• High school diploma or equivalent; prior experience in consumer packaged goods, bakery, or food and beverage distribution is preferred but not required.