Customer Service Manager (Route & Account Management) - Stuart, FL

Canteen North America; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly Bonus Opportunity

Company Car

Job summary

Canteen North America is seeking a Customer Service Manager to deliver outstanding service while managing client accounts and supporting route operations. The role oversees route drivers, conducts client site visits, resolves service issues, and drives client satisfaction, retention, and growth.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and excels at building lasting relationships in a fast-paced environment. Experience managing teams and accounts is highly valued.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of customer service experience preferred, or a minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred; a two-year degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Route management, retail, merchandising, and/or food & beverage experience are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for site visits and client retention.
• Assist branches with grand openings.
• Ensure compliance with local and national account standards; review corporate compliance reporting.
• Develop action plans to improve SSS/control V-9 (food waste, o/s, etc.).
• Develop an account level incremental sales plan with local management; track performance and increase profitability.
• Coordinate efforts to improve customer retention and client experience at the point of sale.
• Build retail pricing opportunities and encourage repeat sales and introduce new products to increase revenue.
• Drive compliance to merchandising standards.
• Assess performance by location through audit reports.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Account management

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Two-year degree or equivalent

Job description

Canteen

Salary: $65,000 - $70,000 / year

Other Forms of Compensation: Yearly Bonus Opportunity & Company Car

Growth. Opportunity. Excellence.

Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth. Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation. Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry.

Come grow with us. We are Canteen.



Job Summary:

The Customer Service Manager (CSM) is responsible for delivering exceptional customer service while managing client accounts and supporting route operations. This role oversees route drivers, conducts customer site visits, resolves service issues, and helps drive customer satisfaction, retention, and account growth.

The ideal candidate is customer-focused, organized, and proactive, with strong communication skills and the ability to build lasting client relationships in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for site visits and client retention.
• Assist branches with grand openings.
• Ensure we are compliant with local and national account standards; review corporate compliance reporting.
• Ensure action plans are developed and implemented to improve SSS/control V-9 (food waste, o/s, etc.).
• Develop an account level incremental sales plan with local management; track performance and increase profitability (Owners Business Plan).
• Coordinate efforts to improve customer retention and client experience at the point of sale.
• Build retail pricing opportunities and encourage repeat sales (Best Practices) and introduce new products to increase revenue.
• Drive compliance to merchandising standards.
• Assess performance by location through audit reports (Quarterly District Evaluations).
• When needed, perform the job functions of the Route Driver position, including driving a company vehicle over an established route to deliver products, render services by stocking and maintaining vending and related equipment.
  
  

Key Qualifications & Attributes:

• Demonstrated customer service experience is essential, with a genuine passion for delivering exceptional support and building strong client relationships.
• Proven experience managing teams of approximately 5–10 associates is highly desirable.
• Experience overseeing 20–50 client accounts is a strong plus.
• Ability to effectively manage daily responsibilities while remaining flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• A natural inclination to be “of service” to others, with a positive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and professionally.
• Demonstrated success working collaboratively in a team environment.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel).
  
  

Education & Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred; a two-year degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 3–4 years of customer service experience preferred, or a minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Route management, retail, merchandising, and/or food & beverage experience are strongly preferred.
  
  

Additional Requirements:

• Valid Non-CDL Class C driver’s license (unless otherwise required by state) with a good driving record.
• Minimum of 3 years of driving experience required.
• Ability to operate or learn material handling equipment (e.g., box trucks, handcarts), particularly in the absence of a delivery driver.
• Must be able to travel to client sites as needed.
• Must be able to lift to 50 lbs. on a consistent basis.
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering world-class service to clients and customers.