Route Team Leader — Merchandising & Coaching

Bethyl Laboratories, Inc; Batavia Township (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Voluntary FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Charity program support

Job summary

Five Star Breaktime Solutions in Ohio is seeking a Retail Team Leader to support our branch-level retail merchandising operations and route services. The role involves coaching merchandisers, covering routes during vacations, and ensuring execution of company standards.

The position emphasizes safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction, with benefits including a strong 401(k) plan, and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. On-site work with ability to lift 50 lbs is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and two years of retail operations, merchandising, or route experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Must be able to consent to a drug screen and pre-employment background check.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to lift, bend, stoop, and reach throughout the route.
• Must be 21 to meet DOT requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Retail Team Manager and division leadership with daily retail route operations, ensuring service quality, compliance, and profitability.
• Provide coaching, training, and feedback to retail merchandisers, promoting consistent execution of company standards.
• Fill in for open or vacation routes, ensuring uninterrupted service and customer satisfaction.
• Load, deliver, and merchandise a variety of products including beverages, snacks, coffee, and fresh food items to client locations.
• Verify orders, reconcile variances, and follow operational procedures to maintain accurate delivery and inventory records.
• Execute all plan-o-grams, promotions, and retail initiatives as directed by corporate and regional leadership.
• Replenish, rotate, and display products following company SOPs and FIFO standards.
• Maintain freshness and quality of perishable products by following proper refrigeration and temperature control guidelines.
• Clean, sanitize, and maintain all vending and micro-market equipment, displays, and checkout areas.
• Collect and reconcile cash and coin collections from vending and market locations while maintaining strict accuracy and security.
• Monitor product inventory, reorder items as needed, and ensure adequate stock levels for all assigned accounts.
• Conduct minor equipment maintenance such as filter replacements, cleaning, and bulb or paper changes.
• Maintain assigned company vehicles in a clean and safe condition; perform daily inspections and follow all DOT and company fleet policies.
• Support customer retention through excellent communication, timely service, and professionalism.
• Adhere to all company safety, loss prevention, and cash-handling policies.
• Promote and maintain a safe and compliant work environment; report any unsafe acts or conditions immediately.
• Merchandising experience.
• Route/ DOT experience.
• Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Job description

Five Star Breaktime Solutions in Ohio is seeking a Retail Team Leader to support our branch-level retail merchandising operations and route services. The role involves coaching merchandisers, covering routes during vacations, and ensuring execution of company standards.

The position emphasizes safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction, with benefits including a strong 401(k) plan, and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. On-site work with ability to lift 50 lbs is required.