Sales Operations Leader Trainee

Position Summary

As a Sales Operations Trainee in our Rise to Lead program, you’ll gain hands‑on experience, build lasting relationships, and develop the skills needed to become a future leader in sales operations. This role supports market growth and customer engagement through direct store delivery (DSD) execution, merchandising, coaching, and strategic selling within a fast‑paced consumer goods environment.

• Participate in the Rise to Lead program, completing rotations, in‑person experiences, Grupo Bimbo institutional courses, and e‑Learning.
• Support route sales operations by assisting with merchandising, product delivery, and coaching to best practices.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with retail customers and route sales teams to ensure high levels of service and satisfaction.
• Execute promotional and marketing strategies to drive product visibility and sales.
• Collaborate with marketing, supply chain, and finance teams to understand how sales operations drive business success.
• Participate in training and development programs to build foundational sales and leadership skills.
• Interpret sales data and customer insights to support team decision‑making.

• Possesses a global mindset.
• Works independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
• Applies data‑driven insights to support sales strategies and drive profitable growth.
• Adapts quickly to evolving business priorities, market conditions, and technology.
• Leads change initiatives with clarity, empathy, coaching, and a focus on impact.
• Communicates complex information clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.
• Influences decision‑making through compelling storytelling and data visualization.

• Uses feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
• Builds partnerships and works collaboratively to meet shared objectives.
• Creates strong identity teams that apply diverse skills and perspectives.
• Successfully handles new opportunities and tough challenges with urgency, energy, and enthusiasm.
• Consistently achieves results under challenging circumstances.
• Shows accountability for self and others.
• Demonstrates interest in adapting to organizational culture and ways of working.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field.
• Graduated within the past 24 months.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Demonstrated leadership experiences in academic or campus settings.
• Understanding of consumer‑packaged goods market dynamics, customer behavior, and retail execution.
• Strong motivation to build customer relationships and achieve company goals.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar systems.
• Competent with notebook computers, printers, fax, phone, and standard office equipment.
• Account management skills are a plus.

The role requires travel to various North American locations, use of various forms of transportation for extended periods, and the ability to work in all weather conditions. The associate must lift 25–50 pounds regularly, routinely enter and exit a delivery vehicle, climb, push/pull, bend, stoop, and kneel for extended periods, and perform frequent reaching, walking, and use of fingers.

Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Salary Range
  : $69,200 – $90,000
• Vehicle reimbursement program
• Annual bonus eligibility
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive benefits package
• On‑the‑job training with advancement opportunities

Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal‑opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.