Route to Readiness: MSL Development Program – Sales Development

Job Description

Market Sales Leader Trainee | Bimbo Bakeries USA

The Tone:
This is a full-time, early-career development role within Bimbo Bakeries USA, requiring travel to various North American locations. Bimbo Bakeries USA is the largest baking company in the world, with over 20,000 associates dedicated to providing consumers with the freshest products. This Market Sales Leader Trainee position is crucial for strengthening the company’s talent pipeline by preparing high-potential individuals for future leadership opportunities within the sales organization. The program offers immersive exposure and practical application to develop essential business knowledge and operational expertise.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: North American locations (travel required)
• Pay: $63500–$82500 yearly
• Team: Part of a structured development program within the Sales organization
• Mission: Strengthen the talent pipeline by developing future Market Sales Leaders.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite or similar systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• Program Completion: Successfully complete all requirements of the Route to Readiness: MSL Development Program, including assessments, development milestones, and readiness evaluations.
• Skill Development: Engage in structured learning, field-based experiences, and customer interactions designed to build business and leadership capabilities.
• Sales Execution Support: Support route sales execution through merchandising, inventory management, product freshness, and adherence to operational standards.
• Relationship Building: Develop productive relationships with customers, route operators, frontline associates, cross-functional partners, and key business partners.
• Leadership Exposure: Gain practical exposure to frontline leadership, including coaching practices, performance management, and team engagement.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Recent graduate or graduated within the past 24 months with a bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field.
• Experience: Demonstrated leadership experience through academic, professional, military, volunteer, or community involvement.
• Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar systems; ability to learn and apply sales tools, customer insights, and operational processes; valid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain a DOT medical card; physical capability to lift 25-50 pounds regularly, enter and exit delivery vehicles, and perform frequent manual tasks.
• Bonus: A GPA of 3.0 is preferred; account management, retail, merchandising, sales, operations, or leadership experience is a plus; demonstrated interest in Consumer-Packaged Goods, Direct Store Delivery, customer service, retail execution, and field operations.