Route to Readiness: MSL Development Program

Job Description

Market Sales Leader Trainee | Bimbo Bakeries USA

The Tone:
This is a full-time, field-based development program at 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 ensuring fresh products for consumers through brands like Arnold®, Brownberry®, Oroweat®, Thomas’®, Sara Lee®, Entenmann’s®, and Marinela®. This program is designed to prepare high-potential, early-career talent for future Market Sales Leader opportunities by providing immersive exposure to sales, operations, and leadership within the Direct Store Delivery (DSD) model.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, travel required
• Pay: $63500–$82500 yearly
• Team: Works alongside sales leaders, field teams, and cross-functional partners
• Mission: Prepares future Market Sales Leaders by developing critical business knowledge, leadership skills, and operational expertise within sales operations and customer execution.
• 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 and readiness evaluations.
• Skill Development: Engage in structured learning, field-based experiences, and customer interactions to build business and leadership capabilities.
• Sales Execution: 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, and cross-functional 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; demonstrates interest in Consumer-Packaged Goods, Direct Store Delivery, customer service, retail execution, and field operations.
• Experience: Demonstrated leadership experience through academic, professional, military, volunteer, or community involvement; must be 21 years of age or older, have a valid driver’s license, and be able to obtain and maintain a DOT medical card.
• Skills: Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite; ability to learn and apply sales tools, customer insights, performance data, and operational processes; clear and professional communication with diverse stakeholders; ability to leverage data and insights for decision-making.
• Bonus: A GPA of 3.0 is preferred; account management, retail, merchandising, sales, operations, or leadership experience is a plus.