Relief Manager

Virginia Eagle•Fredericksburg, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At Virginia Eagle Distributing, Relief Managers get leadership responsibility with the energy of being out on the road every day. You’ll lead a team of Drivers and Merchandisers, coach them toward their best performance, and when a route needs coverage, you’re the one who steps up and gets it done. It’s a role built for someone who thrives on variety — developing your team one day, running a route the next. If you’ve got a valid Class A CDL and like wearing more than one hat, you’ll fit right in. VED is one of Virginia’s leading beverage distributors, and our Fredericksburg team is looking for a leader who’s just as comfortable coaching performance as running a route.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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 — 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