Route Supervisor

State Industrial - Recruiting • Indianapolis, IN

19h

About The Position

The Route Supervisor is responsible for achieving sales, profit, customer service, and route optimization objectives through effective leadership. This role focuses on developing Account Managers, fostering strong recruiting practices, and implementing district initiatives that support corporate strategies and programs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1+ years of direct sales experience
• 2+ years of field management experience
• Mechanical aptitude to install, repair, and maintain dish machine, laundry, and housekeeping dosing equipment
• Ability to solve complex, multi-disciplinary problems while considering short- and intermediate-term impacts
• Skilled in composing sensitive or non-routine correspondence and reports requiring tact, diplomacy, and independent judgment
• Ability to improve existing systems and procedures, generating innovative ideas or approaches
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and deliver on time within budget
• Effective verbal and written communication at all levels of the organization
• Ability to prioritize goals and achieve results within defined deadlines

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed sales, route optimization, and profit growth targets on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Ensure monthly reporting and adherence to ancillary sales budgets within the district
• Manage DSO and AR standards across the district
• Oversee route optimization and monitor routing effectiveness
• Maintain account retention within core business in the district
• Manage individual routes as needed and support route coverage throughout the district
• Recruit and staff the district with the right talent using effective sourcing and hiring practices
• Plan, train, develop, and coach Account Managers
• Manage the efficient placement, removal, and refurbishment of dish machines in the district
• Establish clear district goals and sales targets through comprehensive planning and accurate forecasting
• Understand, enforce, and support corporate policies and guidelines in a consistent, professional manner
• Serve as a liaison between field sales, field service, and company headquarters.
• Assist the Sales & Marketing team with the development and oversight of key accounts within the district
• Maintain a professional image and promote corporate marketing and promotional programs
• Complete all paperwork necessary to fulfill position responsibilities
• Oversee and manager assigned warehouse

Benefits

• Career Opportunity.
• Work-life balance.
• Benefits and Perks. We offer competitive compensation based on sales retention and service metrics, as well as an excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching up to 3%, long term disability, and tuition assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees