Sales Coordinator

Lewis Bakeries

St Louis, Missouri, United States

St Louis, Missouri, United States

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Position Overview Lewis Bakeries is hiring for a Sales Coordinator for the St. Louis, MO marketing area. The Sales Coordinator oversees all Direct Store Delivery (DSD) activities, ensuring that vendor-delivered products are received, stocked, and merchandised according to company standards. This role serves as the primary contact between store management, vendors, and merchandising teams to maintain in-stock conditions and ensure promotional execution. Job Details Location: St. Louis, MO 63026 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School Travel Percentage: Over 50% Job Shift: Any About Lewis Bakeries Lewis Bakeries is a family owned and operated company that was started by three brothers in 1925 in Anna, Illinois. Lewis primarily bakes loaf bread, buns, rolls under branded products such as Bunny Bread, Lewis Bake Shop, Healthy Life, as well as other brands. Bakery facilities are located in LaPorte, Ft. Wayne, Vincennes, and Evansville, Indiana, and Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Our heritage has been one of quality and reliability since 1925. Every day the Lewis family and their caring associates rise to the challenge of baking the very best bakery products with a forward-thinking passion for growth and innovation. What Makes Us Great Highly competitive pay Excellent benefits package; including low premiums and great coverage Company paid life insurance Paid time off after eligibility periods Weekly pay Responsibilities Coordinate and monitor all DSD vendor deliveries to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with store procedures Verify invoices, credits, and delivery documentation Ensure vendors merchandise products according to planograms, promotional schedules, and safety guidelines Partner with store management and category teams to maintain optimal product presentation and inventory levels Communicate with vendors regarding order issues, delivery shortages, or product quality concerns Track and report on DSD performance metrics such as on-time delivery, stockouts, and sales trends Support store resets, seasonal transitions, and promotional setups Maintain organized backroom and sales floor conditions for DSD products Perform other duties as needed to support and improve overall department operations including: Responsible for route operational activity, including ordering and distribution, merchandising, promotional activity, holiday planning, and meeting customer expectations Communicate with customers to assist them in understanding the promotional activity and understand what our customer delivery expectations are Ensure that product distribution is accomplished to customer satisfaction in agreement with any contract terms and requirements Assist customer relations to include selling new products and space/position gains Represent Lewis Bakeries as a leader in the baking business
Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred 1–3 years of experience in retail, grocery, or merchandising coordination Previous DSD operation or route sales experience desired Strong communication and vendor relationship management skills Knowledge of inventory systems and basic accounting principles Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced retail environment Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook) or store operations software Must hold a valid Operator’s License, including a Class C The ability to drive a standard truck Must follow all DOT regulations and be able to pass a DOT physical Ability to work early mornings and weekends Acceptable driving record Ability to lift up to 50 lbs Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting Must be able to successfully pass a drug screening, background check, and other pre-employment requirements Ability to operate computerized systems Must be able to travel within the Missouri/Illinois area and stay overnight as needed Lewis Bakeries is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or Vietnam era or other protected veteran status. All candidates must successfully complete a background check, drug test and reference check for further consideration.
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St Louis, Missouri, United States

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