Territory Manager

Canadian Linen & Uniform Services; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job stability

Competitive pay

Benefits

Training & mentoring

Team environment

Internal growth

Job summary

Canadian Linen and Uniform Services Company is seeking an experienced Route Manager/Customer Service Manager to oversee daily driver supervision on assigned routes. The role requires prior route supervision experience in a fast-paced environment and will focus on optimizing productivity and service quality.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in customer service, account management, and management with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record and Driver’s abstract.
• 2+ years in Customer Service, Account Management, Delivery Driving, or Sales.
• 2+ years of management experience (training and development).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Customer-focused and detail-oriented; strong communication skills.
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct, supervise and manage drivers and routes.
• Develop strategies to optimize route productivity.
• Train employees in use of equipment, safety and driving hazards.
• Provide employee supervision and problem solving.
• Ride with drivers to detect errors in driving the vehicle or servicing accounts.
• Direct research into causes of customer complaints.
• Assist in researching, analyzing, designing and implementing routes.
• Design and implement safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain employee and customer retention rate through active communication and problem-solving efforts.
• Create presentations and other management-level reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

Customer service

Account management

Delivery driving

Sales

Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Career opportunity

Canadian Linen and Uniform Services Company is looking for an experienced Route Manager/Customer Service Manager who will be responsible for the overall daily supervision of driver’s on assigned routes.
The ideal candidate will need to have prior experience in route supervision in a fast-paced environment.

What you’ll do:

• Direct, supervise and manage drivers and assigned routes;


• Develop strategies to optimize route productivity;


• Train new employees in use of equipment, safety and driving hazards;


• Provide employee supervision and problem solving;


• Ride with drivers to detect errors in driving the vehicle or servicing accounts;


• Direct research into causes of customer complaints;


• Assist in researching, analyzing, designing and implementing routes;


• Design and implement safety policies and procedures;


• Maintain employee and customer retention rate through active communication and problem-solving efforts;


• Create presentations and other management-level reports;


• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Bachelor's degree is preferred but equivalent experience will be considered;


• Valid driver's license with clean driving record (we require a Driver’s abstract);


• 2+ years of Customer Service, Account Management, Delivery Driving and/or Sales experience;


• 2+ years of management experience (including training and development);


• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel);


• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position (including the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis;


• Customer-focused and detailed oriented;


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;


• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

What’s in it for you:

• Job stability: Canadian Linen has been employing people for over 100 years in Canada


• Competitive pay rate


• Great benefits and employee assistance program


• Ongoing training and mentoring


• Great teammates and collaborative work environment


• Consistently growing company that promotes from within