Distribution Manager - St. Cloud

Viking Coca-Cola Bottling Company; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

HSAs

Competitive Salary ($65,000–$85,000)

Job summary

Viking Coca-Cola Bottling Company in St. Cloud is seeking a Distribution Manager to keep routes running fast, safe, and customer-ready. You will lead route teams, coach performance, and ensure standard operating procedures are followed so every stop is done right.

The role requires managing route efficiency, hiring and training drivers, conducting vehicle inspections, and enforcing safety policies. It offers a competitive salary and strong benefits in a hands-on, on-site environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organization, and basic math for inventory counts.
• Valid Class C license and health card; satisfactory MVR per Vehicle Safety Policy.
• Solid knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving.
• Preferred: maintain a Class A license.

Responsibilities

• Keep routes running fast, safe, and customer-ready with on-site oversight.
• Lead VCC and VB route teams, coach performance, and enforce safety policies.
• Ensure planograms and brand order are followed and coordinate vehicle maintenance.
• Monitor productivity metrics and adjust routes to improve efficiency.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Basic math

Class C license

Defensive driving

Job description

Our Family Team

Viking Coca-Cola is a privately held company owned by the Faber Family. Viking Coca-Cola remains a dedicated family-run establishment that includes the Faber family and extends beyond to all members of the team including delivery drivers, sales personnel, executive management, and our partners.

The Mission

As Distribution Manager - St. Cloud, you’ll keep our routes running fast, safe, and customer-ready—turning daily execution into standout service. You’ll lead VCC and VB route teams, coach performance, and keep operating procedures consistent so every stop is done right.
Key responsibilities include managing route efficiency; hiring and training route, relief, and bulk drivers; conducting P.R.I.D.E. vehicle inspections; ensuring planograms and brand order are followed; coordinating vehicle cleanliness and maintenance needs; monitoring key productivity/efficiency indicators; and enforcing OSHA/Federal and company safety policies.

Required skills/qualifications:

• Strong communication, organization, and basic math for inventory counts
• Valid Class C license and health card; satisfactory MVR per Vehicle Safety Policy
• Solid knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving
• Preferred: maintain a Class A license

Ready to lead the pace in St. Cloud?

In the Driver’s Seat

Your morning kicks off on-site in St. Cloud with a quick pulse-check on the day’s routes and any service issues that need a fast fix. You’re out in the field riding along two to three days each week—seeing what customers see, spotting small tweaks that make a big impact, and keeping standards sharp. Between check-ins, you review PRIDE inspection submissions, track the numbers that tell the real story, and pivot plans when the day throws a curveball. You wrap by lining up next steps—training touchpoints, vehicle needs, and route adjustments—so tomorrow starts even stronger.

Rewards That Matter

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Competitive Salary ($65,000–$85,000)
• Paid Time Off
• Snack/Drink Room
• Employee Discounts