Route Sales Supervisor

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for the supervision of route sales people, ensuring an effective and efficient utilization of resources Coordinates with production regarding fulfillment of sales orders Determines, Assigns and Optimizes sales route assignments and schedules Trains and develops route sales people with selling, product distribution strategies, collections of receivables, cash handling and other processes. Makes suggestions for strategic improvements. Manages and improves the sales delivery system for all routes. Trains route sales people on route delivery software and monitors their compliance with data entry requirements. Closely monitors performance of route sales people to ensure compliance with sales targets, product return limits, inventory forecasting and reduction of expenses including overtime. Manages cleanliness of delivery trucks in accordance with corporate, federal, and local statutory guidelines. Monitors the condition of delivery trucks and ensures preventive maintenance is tracked and on schedule. Ensures that the vehicle fleet is maintained and repaired in a timely manner. Checks and monitors product distribution parameters and ensures compliance with established standards. Reports to Management on sales, staffing, challenges and other initiatives. Participates in meetings as needed to inform Management of route sales developments. Conducts performance reviews of route sales people. Monitors competition including pricing, products, promotions and distribution. Keeps up to date on latest sales techniques, technologies and other best practices. Liaises with Human Resources to ensure compliance of route sales people with all corporate policies and regulatory requirements. Identifies new market opportunities and potential customers. Strengthens and manages relationships with existing customers. Performs route sales duties as needed. Other tasks as may be assigned Job Requirements: At least 3 years experience as a Route Sales Person, Merchandiser, Food or Beverage Delivery person or equivalent work experience Strong communication and interpersonal skills Keen attention to details Strong leadership skills Must be able to provide a non-expired health certificate from Public Health Valid chauffeur driver's license is preferred Computer literate and able to learn new technologies quickly HS Diploma or GED required Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Paid training Vision insurance Work Location: In person

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