Customer Service Manager

Hunter Super Techs - TurnPoint; Mattydale (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

401K with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

FSA/HSA

Ongoing training

Bonus programs

Job summary

American Food & Vending is seeking a Customer Service Manager to oversee route service and customer relationships within a defined territory. You will coach, train, and guide Route Drivers to ensure efficient, professional service aligned with company standards.

Responsibilities include supervising daily routes, conducting visits, training drivers on safety, merchandising, inventory control, and food safety, while maintaining compliance with DOT/FMCSA rules and company policies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of verifiable leadership in food logistics or transportation preferred.
• Experience in route operations, vending, food service, warehouse management, inventory control, or customer service leadership preferred.
• Strong leadership to coach, motivate, and develop employees.
• Excellent organization, time management, problem-solving, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with inventory management systems and handheld route technology; VMS/WMS/TMS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist Route Drivers with daily routes, schedules, customer accounts, and route coverage.
• Train and coach Route Drivers on procedures, customer service expectations, equipment use, and route efficiency.
• Conduct regular customer visits to maintain relationships and identify opportunities.
• Inspect equipment for cleanliness, presentation, functionality, and readiness.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, DOT/FMCSA requirements, and company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Route operations

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Education

BS or BA in business/logistics/operations

Tools

VMS/WMS/TMS

handheld route tech

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pay: $65000 per year - $80000 per yearLocation: Liverpool, NYSummary: The Customer Service Manager oversees route service, and customer relationships within an assigned territory. This role supports Route Drivers through coaching, training, and daily operational guidance to ensure customer locations are serviced efficiently, professionally, and in alignment with company standards.This position helps maintain high levels of service standards across vending, micro market, coffee, pantry, by ensuring high levels of delivery driver customer service, resolving customer concerns, ensuring product quality, supporting warehouse accuracy, and ensuring compliance with safety and operational procedures.Responsibilities:Excellent communication skills. Communication exists with clients, customers, delivery drivers, warehouse employees, support employees, sales, and leadership.Supervise, support, and assist Route Drivers with daily routes, schedules, customer accounts, and route coverage as needed.Train and coach Route Drivers on company procedures, customer service expectations, equipment use, merchandising standards, inventory control, food safety, safe driving techniques, and route efficiency.Conduct regularly scheduled customer visits to maintain relationships, resolve service concerns, identify opportunities, and ensure expectations are exceeded.Inspect equipment including: vending machines, micro markets, kiosks, beverage stations, and related equipment for cleanliness, presentation, functionality, and readiness.Monitor product freshness, rotate inventory utilizing FEFO, and ensure products meet company quality standards.Verify handheld device accuracy, route inventories, product counts, stock levels, and required reporting.Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety standards, Smith System compliance, DOT regulations, FMCSA requirements, and applicable laws.Identify process improvements that increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.Promote a positive, team-oriented environment focused on accountability, safety, service, and continuous improvement.Complete other tasks as required to support departmental and organizational objectivesQualifications:5 years plus of verifiable leadership experience in a food logistics or transportation setting or equivalent required; BS or BA in business, logistics, operations, or a related field preferred.Experience in route operations, vending, food service, warehouse management, inventory control, or customer service leadership preferred.Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop employees.Excellent organization, time management, problem-solving, communication, and relationship-building skills.Experience with inventory management systems, handheld route technology, and Microsoft Office applications required. VMS/WMS/TMS experience is highly preferred.Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and maintain a professional, customer-focused attitude in a fast-paced environment.Valid state driver’s license and continued eligibility to operate company vehicles required.Must successfully meet DOT and FMCSA requirements to operate interstate and intrastate non-CDL commercial vehicles, when applicable.Ability to safely lift up to 40 pounds and perform physical duties including standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing stairs, pushing, pulling, and driving for extended periods.Ability to work flexible hours as business needs require.About UsTogether, American Food & Vending and American Dining Creations form one of the nation’s largest privately held dining and refreshment service organizations. Family-owned and headquartered in Syracuse, NY, we have served clients nationwide for more than 80 years, delivering customized dining and refreshment solutions across business, education, healthcare and cultural environments.Recognized by NAMA and our peers as Operator of the Year, we combine national capabilities with a personal, responsive approach to create exceptional experiences for our clients and guests.Our MissionTo create moments of happiness through customized hospitality experiences that delight guests and bring people together.Our VisionTo be the best in the industry at elevating hospitality experiences for places where people want to be.Our Values: F.I.R.S.T.Family – Treat people as family.Integrity – Do the right thing.Responsiveness – Listen first. Then act with urgency.Service Excellence – Deliver exceptional experiences every day.Teamwork – Win together.American Food & Vending Offers:Weekly Pay401K with company matchEmployee Assistance ProgramEligible employees offered Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans, FSA/HSAOngoing training and development programsBonus Programs for eligible positionsAmerican Food & Vending is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Chat with Scout, our virtual hiring assistant, to apply for this position right from your mobile device. Text JOB to 315-803-6049 to get started!