Route Service Manager - UniFirst

UniFirst Corporation; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Route Service Manager to lead a talented team dedicated to delivering exceptional service. This role is pivotal in driving customer satisfaction and account growth while fostering a supportive and collaborative environment. You will oversee the recruitment and training of team members, build strong customer relationships, and work closely with management to ensure the highest level of service. With a focus on personal development and career mobility, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a rapidly expanding organization that values diversity and a family-oriented culture. Join a company where you can make a meaningful impact and thrive professionally.

Benefits

401K with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

30% Employee Discount

Employee Referral Bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service and team leadership is crucial.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to negotiate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruiting, training, and development of service teams.
• Build relationships with customers and enhance satisfaction.

Skills

Customer Service

Team Leadership

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Computer Proficiency (MS Office)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Route Service Manager

UniFirst is seeking a Route Service Manager to join our team! The Route Service Manager will recruit and lead a team of Route Service Supervisors and Route Service Representatives who deliver to multiple customers per day - ranging from small family-owned businesses to major corporate locations. The ideal candidate will drive customer satisfaction, account growth, and profitability for their location.

What’s in it for you?

1. Training: Our Team Partners get quality skills training designed to enhance their performance and assist them with their career potential and advancement.
2. Career Mobility: You may quickly find yourself on the fast-track to success. We are a rapidly growing company offering significant avenues for personal development and growth. The Route Service Manager role can lead to many other leadership opportunities in our Plants and across the organization.
3. Culture: Our family culture is what makes UniFirst an organization that stands out from the rest. Did we mention no nights or weekends?
4. Diversity: At UniFirst, you'll find an environment packed with different cultures, personalities, and backgrounds because we believe it takes many kinds of people to make us successful.

What you’ll be doing:

• Oversee the recruiting, training, and development of a team of Route Service Representatives and Route Service Supervisors.
• Build strong relationships with your customers and elevate your team’s level of achievement in customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate closely with the location management team to provide the best customer service and product programs.
• Negotiate customer contract renewals.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

• An individual who is business savvy and enjoys figuring out innovative ways to help increase profit and grow customer satisfaction within their UniFirst Location.
• A results-driven, relationship manager who isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and help the team and, most importantly, the customer.
• Someone who will enjoy working with your own team of Route Service Representatives and Route Service Supervisors that need your help and support as they develop in their own role.
• High School Diploma or GED – bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Prior customer service experience.
• Ability to problem solve and handle a variety of customer service situations.
• Ability to negotiate, train, coach, and lead a team.
• Strong computer proficiency (MS Office).
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
• 21 years of age.
• Valid non-commercial driver’s license in the state of residence.
• Must meet pre-employment DOT physical requirements.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.

Benefits & Perks

401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing, Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Direct Payroll Deposit, Tuition Reimbursement, 30% Employee Discount, Employee Referral Bonuses.

About UniFirst

The fabric of UniFirst is woven from its very unique family culture where our Team Partners enjoy a small company feel while taking advantage of the resources and stability that come with being a 1.5-billion-dollar organization. UniFirst is an international leader in the $18 billion-dollar garment services industry. We currently employ over 13,000 team partners who serve 300,000 business customer locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe. We were included in the top 10 of Selling Power magazine’s “Best Companies to Sell For” list and recognized on Forbes magazine’s “Platinum 400 – Best Big Companies” list. As an 80-year-old company focused on annual growth, there’s never been a better time to join our team.

There’s a lot to love about UniFirst, where you come first.

UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.