DSD Manager

Hadrian Executive Search; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A growth-oriented consumer products distribution business is seeking a DSD Manager to lead and expand a direct-store-delivery operation. This role combines field leadership, customer development, route operations, and new business development.

The successful leader will manage a team of route-based employees while driving stronger execution across existing accounts and expanding the business into new customers and territories.

Qualifications

• Experience in DSD, route sales, distribution, or field-based sales/delivery environments.
• Strong leadership to solve operational challenges and build customer relationships.
• Ability to develop new business and own growth initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and expand a direct-store-delivery operation.
• Oversee field-based teams and route operations.
• Drive execution across existing accounts and expand into new customers/territories.
• Develop and nurture customer relationships to enable growth.

Skills

DSD experience

Route sales

People leadership

Customer development

Job description

A growing consumer products distribution business is seeking a DSD Manager to lead and expand a direct-store-delivery operation. This is a highly visible, growth-oriented role combining field leadership, customer development, route operations, and new business development. The successful leader will manage a team of route-based employees while driving stronger execution across existing accounts and expanding the business into new customers and territories.

• The ideal candidate has experience in DSD, route sales, distribution, consumer products, or another field-based sales and delivery environment. We are looking for a People Leader who can solve operational challenges, build strong customer relationships, develop new business, and take ownership of meaningful growth. Prefer candidates with conversational Spanish.