District Operations & Carrier Relations Manager

USA TODAY Co., Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

USA TODAY Co., Inc. in Knoxville, TN is seeking a District Manager to oversee distribution routes and carrier operations. The role focuses on optimizing routes, enforcing contracts, and maintaining service quality for subscribers.

You will recruit carriers, monitor performance, and collaborate with supervisors to resolve issues and improve delivery efficiency in a dynamic media environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to coordinate distribution with independent carriers and internal teams.
• Experience with route optimization and contract compliance.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office and scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Distribute products efficiently across routes and maximize volumes within cost constraints.
• Maintain goodwill with independent carrier force and ensure contract compliance.
• Recruit for carrier route vacancies and decide on advertising methods.
• Uphold performance standards for on-time delivery and product condition.

Skills

Route management

Recruitment

Carrier compliance

Customer relations

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Some college preferred

Newspaper experience preferred

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

USA TODAY Co., Inc. in Knoxville, TN is seeking a District Manager to oversee distribution routes and carrier operations. The role focuses on optimizing routes, enforcing contracts, and maintaining service quality for subscribers.

You will recruit carriers, monitor performance, and collaborate with supervisors to resolve issues and improve delivery efficiency in a dynamic media environment.