Route Service Manager - CDL

Interstate Batteries•North Chicago, IL

About The Position

Our mission is to be a trusted workplace for team members to be their whole selves at work. A company that people love and positively impacts the lives of all whom we touch. be your best self At Interstate Batteries, you have the chance to be excellent at work and excellent at life. We know that professional success depends on personal wellbeing. That's why we want to enrich your life with the tools and services you need to succeed in every area of your life. Join us! Purpose of Job: The Route Service Manager delivers batteries and provides exceptional customer service to a predetermined route of customers and dealers within their territory. This role collaborates with dealers to ensure the best mix of batteries on the rack, that battery quality programs are being executed, and builds strong relationships to foster improved dealer retention.

Requirements

High school graduate (or equivalent).
Able to read, write, and compute basic math.
Excellent communication skills required.
Minimum one year of delivery and customer service experience required.
Working knowledge of electronic inventory management tools is required (tablets, scanners).
Demonstrates good organizational skills and can prioritize tasks.
Works with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Approaches tasks with a sense of urgency.
Able to work overtime if requested.
Depending on location, the ability to work one or more overnight routes per week may be required.
Be able to regularly lift and/or move 75 lbs.
Must have and maintain a valid DOT medical card, state Driver's License (CDL required ) , and an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

Deliver batteries and provide service to each dealer on your route in a safe and timely manner.
Follow all Environmental Health and Safety rules and policies.
Load and unload trucks safely and maintain an accurate account of all company assets.
Establish, build, and maintain dealer relationships.
Keep displays and product clean, full, and rotated per consignment agreements.
Accountable for managing a dealer account, including but not limited to: sales, consignment, warranties, rotates, cash collection, and invoicing.
Complete delivery/route transactions and other paperwork on a timely basis.
Interact professionally with all stakeholders, including team members, managers, and customers.
Follow / fulfill all driver program requirements, as specified by manager.
Other duties as assigned