Vending Manager

Bigfoot Beverages•Bend, OR

About The Position

This is a role for someone who likes being in the middle of the action. Routes rolling. Drivers moving. Customers being served. Every day is active. Every decision matters. At Bigfoot Beverages, the Vending Manager runs the Bend vending operation — not from the sidelines, but from the field, the warehouse, and the daily rhythm of the business. You’re leading drivers, keeping routes optimized, solving problems in real time, and constantly finding ways to make things run smoother tomorrow than they did today. You won’t inherit chaos. You’ll inherit momentum — and the opportunity to sharpen it. What “doing it right” looks like for our Vending Manager Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, sales, marketing, or related field — or equivalent experience
Experience in sales, merchandising, route delivery, or distribution
Experience leading and developing teams
Ability to meet company standards for driving a company vehicle

Nice To Haves

Vending operations experience
Experience managing labor, sales, and operating expenses

Responsibilities

Plan and manage daily routing to keep customers serviced efficiently and on time
Balance labor, coverage, and resources as conditions change
Support local ordering, inventory flow, and replenishment
Partner with the Vending Warehouse Manager to keep product moving cleanly
Train, coach, and develop Full-Line Vending Drivers
Ride routes regularly to support execution, merchandising, and customer service
Set clear expectations and give real-time feedback
Build a team that takes pride in how the job gets done
Maintain strong standards for service, cleanliness, accuracy, and inventory control
Spot bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and repeat issues — then fix them
Improve flow, consistency, and reliability without overcomplicating things
Use data, observation, and experience to tighten execution over time
Partner with the Customer Service Representative to support key accounts
Participate in account visits and help resolve issues when needed
Work closely with HR to ensure consistency, documentation, and fairness
Promote safe work practices and lead by example
Address safety concerns quickly and thoroughly
Operate company vehicles and equipment with care and awareness