Assistant District Manager

USA TODAY Co., Inc.; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Job summary

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is looking for an Assistant District Manager in Sarasota, FL. The role involves working in the Distribution Department, aiding in the delivery of newspapers, and assisting contractors. Qualified candidates should be comfortable navigating Sarasota and Manatee Counties. This role requires third shift work, including weekends and holidays. The position provides hands-on training alongside a District Manager, familiarizing candidates with warehouse operations and distribution processes.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be able to work third shift hours with weekends required and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely delivery of products.
• Assist contractors with service metrics.
• Conduct training for warehouse operations.

Job description

Assistant District Manager

Company: Gannett Publishing – Sarasota Herald – Tribune

Salary: $17 per hour

Job Responsibilities

The Sarasota Herald - Tribune is seeking an Assistant District Manager to work within our Distribution Department. This opportunity is responsible for orientating carrier prospects, delivering newspapers not currently under contract, working with current contractors on improving service metrics and assisting with any questions or concerns contractors may have. This role is vital to ensure our customers receive correct and timely delivery of the products they have purchased.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable navigating and delivering products anywhere throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties. This opportunity is not solely office related, you will spend most of your time in the field delivering newspapers, assisting contractors and verifying product. Assistant District Managers will be teamed with a District Manager to learn the beginning steps of how to become a District Manager.

This training will include becoming familiar with the warehouse operation, email, paperwork, site specific applications and software. Assistant District Managers will also learn how to set up and run the distribution center, load and unload trailers, stack out carrier products for delivery and assist in all other areas as needed. This individual will conduct themselves in accordance with company policies and procedures; ensure quality customer service and professional representation when dealing with customers, retailers or the general public; use sound judgment and discretion at all times.

Qualified candidates will be able to work third shift hours with weekends required and holidays as needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where USA TODAY Co. employs employees. In addition, USA TODAY Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals’ application for employment with USA TODAY Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact USA TODAY Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at [e-mail]. Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location. Applications from outside these regions will be removed from our system after submission.