Area Manager

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assigned to a specific market area with six to twelve RSSRs as direct reports.
• Manages the daily activities of the RSSRs, including route check-in, route coverage, and route restructuring.
• Affords assistance in the development of sales strategies and formulation of plans and policies concerning market area definition, product lines, merchandise quality, advertising, and pricing activities.
• Works toward achievement of plant goals such as forecasted volume, account retention, and contract management.
• Administers a recruitment and training program for RSSRs to include, initial orientation, product familiarity, knowledge of company policies and procedures, goals and objectives.
• Provides continuing education and training relating to account retention, planning, sales techniques and personal appearance.
• Pursues market potential, follows-up, and closes sales with selected customers in coordinated efforts with the General Manager, Sales Representatives and RSSRs.
• Will be required to take a physical agility test and have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

  Qualifications

  Must have Transportation Management Experience.

  Qualified candidates will have excellent customer service skills, a strong business acumen and the ability to provide effective leadership.

  Requires a thorough understanding of the products and services provided by Mission, an excellent work ethic, a high level of organization, and computer literacy.

  Directs efforts designed to maximize new business accounts, further the penetration of existing accounts, and is responsible for account retention.

  Reports directly to the General Manager, District Manager, or Branch Manager.

  Benefits

  If you are seeking full-time employment with full benefits including; health insurance (medical, dental, vision), a retirement savings program, paid time off (sick, holiday, vacation) and MORE apply today.