Market Area Manager: Route Sales Leader

Mission Linen Supply; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings program

Paid time off

Job summary

Mission Linen Supply is seeking an Area Manager to lead a team of Route Sales & Service Representatives delivering and servicing linen, uniforms, and facility products. The role reports to senior leadership and offers a clear path toward General Manager and Branch Manager roles.

You’ll supervise 6–12 RSSRs, drive service standards, and grow accounts while hitting sales and retention goals in a stable, essential industry serving hospitality, medical, and industrial clients.

Qualifications

• Must have transportation/route management experience.
• Direct leadership or supervisory experience with a team.
• Proven account management skills including renewals and upselling.
• Strong business acumen and ability to meet plant/district goals.
• Excellent customer service and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily activities of RSSRs, route coverage, and route restructuring.
• Lead and coach RSSRs on customer service standards at every stop.
• Direct and train RSSRs on upselling and cross-selling additional products and services.
• Manage account renewals and contract terms to protect revenue.
• Develop sales strategies and shape market area definition, pricing, and product lines.
• Drive attainment of plant goals including forecasted volume and retention.
• Recruit and train RSSRs with onboarding and ongoing coaching.

Skills

Route operations

Team leadership

Account management

Customer service

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Mission Linen Supply is seeking an Area Manager to lead a team of Route Sales & Service Representatives delivering and servicing linen, uniforms, and facility products. The role reports to senior leadership and offers a clear path toward General Manager and Branch Manager roles.

You’ll supervise 6–12 RSSRs, drive service standards, and grow accounts while hitting sales and retention goals in a stable, essential industry serving hospitality, medical, and industrial clients.