Route Sales Manager

Aramark; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Route Sales Manager to supervise a team of Route Drivers and Route Sales representatives. The role involves frequent travel between Portland, OR and Tukwila, WA 1–2 times monthly, with responsibilities to drive profitability and maintain client partnerships.

The position requires prior management experience, 2–4 years in logistics, and a valid driver’s license with DOT certification. Strong communication, organization, and Microsoft Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires 2–4 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or related tasks.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to obtain DOT certification to operate DOT regulated vehicles.
• Must have a clean driving record for 5 years.
• Client interaction and communication skills are critical to success.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, support, and grow a team of Route Drivers and Route Sales reps.
• Drive profitability and growth of existing and potential customers and maintain the market center’s total managed volume.
• Resolves route service issues for clients and visits client sites as needed to follow up.
• Plans, schedules, assigns, and monitors daily route assignments to ensure service per company standards.
• Provide ongoing feedback, coaching on growth opportunities, and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Client interaction

Communication

Organization/time management

Multi-tasking

Independent worker

Computer skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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The Route Sales Manager is responsible for the supervision, support, and growth of a team of Route Drivers and Route Sales representatives. Must be able to communicate daily with clientele as well as upper management.

*This position requires travel, individual will travel between Portland, OR and Tukwila, WA 1-2 times monthly*

Job Responsibilities

• Driving profitability and growth of existing and potential customers and maintaining the market center’s total managed volume.

Develops the Service and Safety culture and utilizes Route Sales leadership skills in building employee performance to grow base business and enhance client partnerships.

Utilizing strategic and leadership skills to facilitate employee selection, development, retention, and strong customer relationships

Resolves route service issues for clients, visiting client sites when needed to follow up and/or evaluate issues.

Owns and fosters effective communication at all levels of the organization.

Plans, schedules, assigns, and monitors daily route assignments to ensure clients are serviced by company standards and agreements.

Provides route sales employees with ongoing feedback to include recognition and/or coaching on route growth opportunities, performance productivity, sales skills development, service partnerships, safety, equipment operation, routing, vehicle inspection, and client retention risk.

Maintains all business records, documentation and administrative standards as required to include personnel records, delivery and invoice records, product and asset inventories, DOT requirements, and client sales, contact and pricing

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

Prior Management or supervisory experience preferred

Requires a minimum of 2-4 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or related tasks

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Must have a valid driver's license and be able to obtain DOT certification to operate DOT regulated vehicles.

Must have clean driving record for 5 years.

Client interaction, communication, organization/time management, multi-tasking and computer skills are critical to the success of this role.

The ability to work efficiently and independently

Proficiency in Microsoft Office; specifically, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing -a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work -our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here athttp://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us onFacebook ,Instagram andTwitter .