Relief Manager - Verona

What You'll Do

• Team Leadership and Personnel Management
• Manage an assigned team of Drivers and Merchandisers, coordinating daily schedules and ensuring VED and supplier standards are met at every account
• Continuously coach, lead by example, and train your team to achieve market performance standards
• Own the full employment cycle for your team, including interviewing, hiring, coaching, performance management, and termination in partnership with the Service Manager and Human Resources
• Approve PTO requests, review and approve timesheets each payroll cycle, and monitor the appearance and conduct of every employee you supervise
• Serve as a qualified relief driver for open Sales Representative, Driver, and Merchandiser routes, operating a commercial vehicle and clocking in/out per DOT and VED policy when doing so
• Maintain certification for the route truck classification bay or bulk required in your assigned territory
• Execute deliveries, account work orders, and rotation documentation to the same standard expected of full-time Drivers when covering a route
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Oversee your team's compliance with VED Safety and Maintenance policy and DOT regulations
• Follow all warehouse, accounting, and checkout/check-in procedures, including bank deposits as necessary
• Attend all required sales meetings and uphold VED's dress code and safety standards at all times
• Develop and maintain complete working knowledge of VED and supplier standards, PFP, and incentives applicable to your team's department

What We're Looking For

• Valid Virginia Commercial Driver's License (Class A), with the ability to operate a commercial vehicle 26,001+ lbs and maintain DOT-qualified status
• Prior supervisory or team-lead experience in route delivery, merchandising, or beverage distribution preferred
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to shifting coverage needs across Driver, Merchandiser, and Sales Representative routes
• Ability to lift and carry 15-40 lbs repetitively (occasionally up to 165 lbs) over an 8- to 13-hour day, in varying weather conditions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Basic math proficiency for handling monetary transactions accurately

What We Offer

• Total compensation package $66,000-$69,000. New Relief Managers typically start at or near the base salary range minimum. Placement above the minimum is based on directly relevant supervisory or route delivery experience and internal equity.
• CDL renewal and DOT physical costs covered
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Company-paid life insurance
• Safe Harbor 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Uniforms provided