Route Operations Manager

TSP Talent; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

TSP talent is seeking a Route Manager to lead daily delivery operations for a wholesale beverage distributor in Wisconsin. You will plan and optimize routes, coordinate with the warehouse and sales teams, and coach drivers to uphold service standards.

Responsibilities include monitoring product rotation, protecting freshness, and building strong relationships with retail and on-premise accounts. This role demands strong logistics, communication, and real-time problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Strong logistics and route planning abilities with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
• Excellent communication and coordination across internal teams and customers.
• Leadership skills with the ability to coach and support drivers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, optimize, and manage distribution routes to ensure accurate, timely deliveries.
• Coordinate with warehouse and sales teams to support customer needs.
• Coach, support, and lead drivers to maintain high service standards.
• Monitor product rotation and merchandising to protect freshness and presentation.
• Resolve delivery and service issues in the field to minimize customer impact.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships across retail and on-premise accounts.

Skills

Route planning

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Merchandising knowledge

Job description

Route Manager

to lead daily delivery operations for a wholesale beverage distributor.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, optimize, and manage distribution routes to ensure accurate, timely deliveries.
• Coordinate with warehouse and sales teams to support customer needs.
• Coach, support, and lead drivers to maintain high service standards.
• Monitor product rotation and merchandising to protect freshness and presentation.
• Resolve delivery and service issues in the field to minimize customer impact.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships across retail and on-premise accounts.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong logistics and route-planning abilities with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
• Excellent communication and coordination across internal teams and customers.
• Leadership skills with the ability to coach and support drivers.
• Customer-focused mindset and problem-solving capability in real time.
• Knowledge of product rotation/merchandising practices and attention to detail.