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Route Sales

Company: Turano Baking Company | Location: Berwyn, Illinois | Posted: Sep 08, 2026

Job Summary

Are you ready to join our team delivering fresh bread, rolls and European specialty breads? Turano Baking Company is a Chicago family owned and operated bakery dedicated to quality and service for over 60 years.

We are looking for a career minded and dedicated Route Salesperson to join our expanding team. Our team works independently maintaining and building their customer base by providing a great product and exceptional customer service.

What You’ll Do

  • Deliver fresh bread and specialty bakery products daily to restaurants, schools, grocery stores, and venues
  • Manage and grow your assigned customer base
  • Build strong relationships with store managers and buyers
  • Rotate product, check freshness, and maintain presentation standards
  • Assist with orders and identify sales opportunities
  • Load, verify, and safely transport product each day
  • Represent Turano with professionalism and reliability
  • You will work independently while being supported by a strong team!

Schedule: Five (5) days per week.

What We’re Looking For

  • 1–2+ years* of route sales, delivery, merchandising, or customer service experience preferred
  • Strong work ethic and self-motivation
  • Professional communication skills
  • Valid driver’s license with safe driving history
  • 21 years of age or older
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs consistently
  • Organized, dependable, and customer-focused
  • Able to pass background and drug screening

*We are willing to train the right candidate — but this role requires maturity, accountability, and reliability.

Why Join Turano?

  • Competitive compensation with growth potential
  • Medical, Dental & Vision (Blue Cross & Cigna)
  • 401(k) with Safe Harbor Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays

Build a long-term career with a company that values quality, service, and strong relationships!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

  • Have you worked for Turano before?
  • Do you currently have any family members working for Turano?
  • Were you referred by a Turano employee? If yes, who?

Work Location: In person

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application online using the link below.

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