John G Gerukos

Work History

Bimbo Bakeries USA

01.2020 - Current

I currently lead a team of 12 associates (SCLs, Leads, and Loaders) I am over 3 sales centers. (Conway, SC, Castle Hayne, NC, and Jacksonville, NC) Both Traditional and BMBE snack.
A brand ambassador and leader of 62 Independent Business Partners (IBPs).
I continuously support the MSLs, with world class operations, and providing the tools to become world class in the market.
I hired 2 SCLs (Sales Center lead) and crossed trained them to be proficient in their roles and other roles as needed.
I provide support to the ZSL (Zone Sales Leader) in the market and always making sure we win at the shelf and perimeter coaching the front line with world class execution in the market.
I work with the operation team on order management.
I coach and educate the front line on the perfect order and delivery while continuously work to achieve the 95.9% freshness expectation.
I led the real estate project for the Fayetteville, NC and Jacksonville, NC sales center.

Bimbo Bakeries USA

01.2017 - 01.2019

Territory Sales Manager (TSM) role transitioned into Market Sales Leader (MSL).
I was fortunate to take part in the roll out of the new MSL position, with the added and enhanced capabilities to lead my district.
The use of the tablet on market tours with the ability to share information and data with the front line and the customers instantly.
I took part in the first ever fully virtual MSL Market tour, and I followed the DSDE golden path with the use of the tablet and camera.
I led a successful Little Bite Cookie rollout program with the Independent Business Partners.
At the time, leading the country in the Little Bite Sales separating the Little Bite Cookies from the Little Bite Family leading to world class execution.

Bimbo Bakeries USA

01.2016 - 01.2019

As a Sales Manager, I am responsible for growing and gaining market share, and sales growth within my district.
Keeping a positive growth a main priority.
Managing and reducing waste, maintaining freshness in the market and controlling inefficiency within my district.
As a Sales Manager, I am directly responsible for the integrity of the brands, protection of company assets, and the safety and security of both employees and business partners.
Building solid relationships with accounts and business owners and encouraging them about the value of their business, and what it means to be an independent operator.
I have built long lasting relationships with both major retailers, small retailers, and independents.
Currently, I have a split role as Sales Manager and Operations Manager.
My responsibilities with the Operations Role include, all sales center duties, managing loaders and shippers, shipping and receiving, payroll, and conforming to all latest safety regulations.
Also within that role, my responsibilities are to maintain any open routes and territories, and the hiring of any route relievers if need be.
My background includes years of successful sales experience with Sara Lee and Bimbo Bakeries, and with that knowledge I lead my team to implement the same high standards that I have in the marketplace.
My accounts and business partners know me as motivated and determined to get the best results.

Sara Lee Bakery Group/Bimbo Bakeries USA

05.2005 - 02.2016

My duties as a Sales Rep were to run a route in a designated territory, servicing all accounts in that specific territory, managing cash stops, calling on accounts, such as restaurants and major retailers.
I was very motivated and driven.
I was awarded a Pound Growth Driver Award and A Proactive Award.
Bimbo Bakeries USA bought Sara Lee Fresh Bakery and I worked for Bimbo Bakeries until 2014.
At that time, I purchased the rights to bread route 4185.
I had exclusive rights to sell Bimbo Bakery and Sara Lee Products.
I was a very successful business partner with Bimbo Bakeries USA.
I drove my business through the roof.
In the summer of 2014, I was recognized as top producer in the nation in the Thomas Breakfast Category.
I achieved goals both personally and professionally meeting all sales targets that were given to me.
With the leadership from Bimbo Bakeries Management, I was able to succeed and grow my business.
I was able to split my business and was the First independent operator in that region to buy, build, split, and sell.
As a Sales Rep and a Business Partner over the last 12 years, I have built great relationships and great rapport with department heads, store managers, receivers, restaurant owners, fellow Independent operators and so on.
I made it a priority to meet all expectations from those I served.