Route Sales Manager

About the role

As the Route Sales Manager, you will supervise, support, and grow a team of Route Drivers and Route Sales representatives. You will communicate daily with clients and upper management to drive profitability, develop a strong service and safety culture, and build employee performance.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitability and growth of existing and potential customers while maintaining the market center’s total managed volume.
• Develop the Service and Safety culture and utilize Route Sales leadership skills to enhance client partnerships.
• Facilitate employee selection, development, retention, and strong customer relationships through strategic leadership.
• Ensure optimal route sales execution and resolve service issues for clients, visiting sites as needed.
• Foster effective communication at all levels of the organization.
• Plan, schedule, assign, and monitor daily route assignments to meet company service standards and agreements.
• Provide ongoing feedback to route sales employees, including coaching on route growth, performance, sales skills, safety, equipment operation, and client retention.
• Maintain business records, documentation, and administrative standards, including personnel records, delivery and invoice records, product inventories, DOT requirements, and client sales and pricing.

Job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice to meet business commitments.

Requirements

• Prior management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or related tasks.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain DOT certification to operate DOT-regulated vehicles.
• Clean driving record for the past 5 years.

Skills

• Strong client interaction and communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time management abilities.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently, both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

About the company

Aramark serves millions of guests daily through food and facilities in 15 countries. Rooted in service and united by purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, communities, and the planet. We believe in empowering professional growth, fostering passion, and providing opportunities for development. Learn more at www.aramarkcareers.com.