Lead Delivery Driver

Primo Brands; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RRSP with 5% match

ESPP

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation & sick time

Paid holidays & personal days

Employee discounts

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Primo Brands in Dartmouth, NS is seeking a Class 3 Lead Delivery Driver to join our branch leadership team. You will oversee route drivers, manage deliveries to homes and businesses, and drive productivity to maximize results.

This role emphasizes safety, coaching, upselling, and collaborating with the Operations Leader to improve customer service and branch operations, while maintaining a professional, reliable frontline presence.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Class 3 license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift bottles and equipment up to 50 lbs daily.
• Experience leading a team and coaching others.
• Strong English communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee route drivers and deliveries to homes and businesses.
• Improve productivity and streamline branch activities.
• Coach and train team; upselling techniques.
• Ensure safe driving practices and complete DOT documentation.
• Lead with scheduling and cross-functional collaboration to meet targets.
• Provide coverage for route and warehouse as needed.
• Collaborate with Operations Leader on customer service strategies.

Skills

Class 3 license

Leadership experience

Customer service

Safety consciousness

Data entry

Math skills

Sales experience

Job description

Overview

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.

Branch Location: Dartmouth, NS

Salary: $68,000 - 73,000 / year

Schedule: Monday – Friday (Saturdays dependent on business needs)

Start Time: 6 AM

Benefits of working for Primo Brands:

Health Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, vision

Retirement/Investing: RRSP with a 5% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Insurance: Employee Life Insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental death and dismemberment

Other great benefits: Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, paid stat holidays and paid personal days, employee assistance program (EAP)

Responsibilities

We are currently seeking a Class 3 Lead Delivery Driverto join our team. As a lead, you’ll be an integral part of our branch frontline leadership team! Candidates must have highly-developed communication skills and demonstrate strong leadership by leading and influencing through positive example. Primary responsibilities include overseeing route drivers and deliveries to homes and businesses, improving productivity, and streamlining branch activities to maximize results and achieve peak performance.

• Support branch leadership on all branch operations and ensure an efficient operation on a day-to-day basis
• Improve productivity and streamline branch activities to maximize results and achieve peak performance
• Support the team with decisions and help when needed; communicate and actively participate within the team; problem solve and manage conflict within the team; provide coaching/feedback where appropriate; train new hires; coach/teach upselling techniques
• Behave in a way that ensures safety for yourself and others by operating vehicles in safe and responsible manner; complete DOT required documentation daily; follow defined safe work practices; take ownership of personal safety, and that of co-workers and the public
• Support with daily branch closing activities, driver execution reviews, and team meetings as needed
• Lead the team to achieve and exceed sales targets by coaching team members on effective language and techniques for upselling products
• Available for route coverage and warehouse coverage with flexible work hours as needed based on business needs.
• Collaborate with the Operational Leader to develop and implement strategies for improved customer service

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Class 3 license and clean driver’s abstract.
• Must be able to safely lift bottles and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs (on average 200 times per day).
• Ability to climb stairs.
• Ability to adhere to Primo Brands Motor Vehicle Policy.
• Previous experience leading a team.
• Basic computer/data entry skills and math abilities.
• Customer service & some sales experience preferred.

Candidates must possess strong English language skills to effectively communicate with customers and provide exceptional service. Proficiency in English is essential for understanding customer needs, resolving inquiries, and collaborating with team members.

Primo Brands’ established portfolio includes billion-dollar brands Poland Spring® and Pure Life®, premium brands like Saratoga® and Mountain Valley®, regional leaders such as Arrowhead®, Deer Park®, Ice Mountain® Ozarka®, and Zephyrhills®, purified brands, Primo Water® and Sparkletts®, andflavored and enhanced brands like Splash® and AC+ION®. Our extensive direct-to-consumer offerings and industry-leading line-up of innovative water dispensers create consumer connectivity through recurring water purchases across Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. At Primo Brands, our more than 11,000 associates are at the heart of what we do and deliver on our mission to provide healthy hydration to consumers wherever, however and whenever they want it. We believe in fostering a respectful culture, which values our associates who are deeply invested in quality hydration, our communities, and the sustainability of our packaging and water sources for generations to come.

Primo Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affinitive Action employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.

Salary Range Disclaimer:
The salary range provided for this position is an approximation based on market research, internal compensation data and the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Final salary offers are determined through a comprehensive evaluation of candidate qualifications and may vary depending on factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location of the position. Other components of the compensation package, including benefits and bonuses, will also be considered. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we encourage open dialogue about compensation during the interview process.