Area Manager - District Manager

Mission Linen Supply; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Linen Supply is seeking an Area Manager to lead a team of Drivers (RSSRs) in the Newark, CA area. You'll provide direction, ensure customer satisfaction, and drive depot performance.

The role requires Transportation Management experience and a strong operations focus. Base salary ranges from $75,000 to $85,000 with incentive opportunities including sales contests, performance bonuses, and quarterly/annual incentives.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team of drivers or RSSRs.
• Strong customer service and business acumen.
• Ability to manage routes, sales and pricing.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of RSSRs and route sales.
• Manage daily RSSR activities and route coverage.
• Develop sales strategies and plans for market area.
• Pursue market potential and close sales with customers.
• Report to General Manager, District Manager, or Branch Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Business acumen

Computer literacy

Job description

Responsibilities

Mission Linen Supplyis currently looking for aArea Manager. TheArea Manageris responsible for providing leadership to a team of Drivers (Route Sales and Service Representatives - RSSRs), ensuring unsurpassed customer satisfaction and pushing the depot and district to achieve operational goals.Must have Transportation Management Experience.

Qualified candidates will have excellent customer service skills, a strong business acumen and the ability to provide effective leadership. Requires a thorough understanding of the products and services provided by Mission, an excellent work ethic, a high level of organization, and computer literacy. Directs efforts designed to maximize new business accounts, further the penetration of existing accounts, and is responsible for account retention.Reports directly to the General Manager, District Manager, or Branch Manager.

Area Manager base salary is $75,000 - $85,000 plus incentives. The starting salary is based on education, experience, other qualifications, and location of assignment.

In addition to base pay, the Area Managers (AMs) have multiple, ongoing opportunities to grow their total compensation throughout the year. In addition to base salary, Area Managers are eligible for:

• Company-Wide Sales Contests:Contests tied to key business initiatives including new business development, seasonal promotions, and direct sales campaigns. This gives AMs recurring opportunities to earn incentive payouts based on branch and individual performance.
• Product-Specific Performance Bonuses:AMs can earn additional bonuses tied to plant-level performance in targeted product categories, such as Retail Services and First Aid.
• Top-Performer Recognition Incentive:An additional annual incentive available to AMs who rank among the company's top performers.
• Quarterly Sales Incentive: An additional quarterly incentive is available to AMs based on the sales performance of their route team.
• Annual Performance Incentive:A yearly incentive opportunity tied to overall company and plant performance.

We are seeking hard working, motivated, and energetic individuals to work for a great company! Mission's culture provides employees a professional, safe and positive work environment with numerous opportunities for growth and success.

BENEFITS:If you are seeking full-time employment with full benefits including; health insurance (medical, dental, vision), a retirement savings program, paid time off (sick, holiday, vacation) and MORE apply today.

Qualifications

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assigned to a specific market area with six to twelve RSSRs as direct reports.
• Manages the daily activities of the RSSRs, including route check-in, route coverage, and route restructuring. Assists in the development of sales strategies and formulation of plans and policies concerning market area definition, product lines, merchandise quality, advertising, and pricing activities.
• Works toward achievement of plant goals such as forecasted volume, account retention, and contract management.
• Administers a recruitment and training program for RSSRs to include, initial orientation, product familiarity, knowledge of company policies and procedures, goals and objectives. Provides continuing education and training relating to account retention, planning, sales techniques and personal appearance.
• Pursues market potential, follows-up, and closes sales with selected customers in coordinated efforts with the General Manager, Sales Representatives and RSSRs.
• Will be required to take a physical agility test and have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Overview

Mission Linen Supply is a family owned, privately held company, and a leading provider of products, services, and supplies to hospitality, medical, and industrial businesses. Founded in 1930 and headquartered in Santa Barbara, the company has grown from a one-man operation to a leading player in the linen rental and uniform business across five western states. Mission Linen Supply is widely recognized for its ability to understand, anticipate, and meet its customers 'needs while providing environmentally friendly goods and services.

Mission Linen Supply is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), Affinitive Action Plan (AAP), VEVRAA Protected Veterans, Federal Contractor and Worker with Disabilities employer. Mission Linen Supply is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity,national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran or any other protected status with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion and other terms and conditions of employment. Worker with Disabilities needing assistance applying please feel free to call HR Office at 805-730-3612.