Business Development Generalist

FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS.

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2024 sales of $5.1 billion, and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. From the wholesome goodness of Nature's Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Dave's Killer Bread, the rustic goodness of Canyon Bakehouse, and the sweet delights of Tastykake, each product is a celebration of taste and quality. Beyond the oven, Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values and reflects Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility. With a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success, Flowers Foods is more than a bakery – it's a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community.

Full-time employees are offered the following benefits:

• Comprehensive health and medical benefits
• 401(k) Retirement savings plan
• Professional growth and leadership training
• Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave

Benefits may vary depending on your work location.

Bringing Home the Dough

$64,000 annual salary + bonus opportunities

• Relocation to training location is provided, if applicable

Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities

Our Business Development Generalist program is the talent pipeline for the future leaders of Flowers Foods, working in sales. We are looking for college graduates who will join us as we become a more agile, automated, and insights-driven company focused on delighting our consumers with delicious baked foods.

As a Business Development Generalist, you will participate in a 26-week immersive development curriculum that will unlock your growth potential and develop you into a future leader of our Company.

Sales

• Work alongside Sales Directors and/or Market Consultants to understand how to operate a territory. Learning the Flowers way with Key Account holders.

Operations | Engineering | Distribution

• Understand how baking at Flowers is done. Work side by side with our operations team baking our product and learning how we keep our products safe and fresh.

Upon successful completion of our 26-week Business Development Generalist program you will be placed into a Sales role across our company (nationwide) where you can add immediate value.

Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Strong interpersonal skills; service mentality
• Ability to work as a team - Energize self and others
• Ability to inspire excellence - Model lifelong learning- curiosity and creativity
• Ability to navigate our future – Fresh. Forward. Flowers

Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements

• Must be a college graduate or graduating senior in a bachelor's degree program
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a DOT medical card
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends
• Ability to frequently lift/carry products weighing approximately 25 lbs. as well as the ability to push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Must be willing to relocate after your 6-month training is complete, if required

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Interested job seekers who successfully complete the series of pre-screening questions and who appear to possess the basic qualifications for this position may be contacted for a telephone interview.

EEO Statement

Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or people of any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Lacey Harper at or

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