Territory Route Growth Manager

Vestis Corporation; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestis Corporation is seeking a Territory Manager in Lincoln, NE to lead a service territory with direct supervision of Route Sales Representatives. You will drive customer retention, growth, and profitability while maintaining safety and service quality.

This role requires hands-on coaching, frequent travel, and strong leadership across the sales and service teams. Responsibilities include recruiting staff, renewing agreements, coordinating AR collections, and delivering training to meet

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage customer accounts and territory growth.
• Experience coaching route sales representatives.
• DOT-certified driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Promote and sustain a safety culture.
• Coach and develop Route Sales Representatives in your territory.
• Report to Service Manager or General Manager.
• Foster a pervasive sales culture via TIG and Shared Lead programs.
• Assist in new account installations as directed.
• Manage day-to-day customer service programs for the territory.
• Visit customers quarterly to review growth and service opportunities.
• Ensure RSRs respond to and resolve service requests timely.
• Set clear expectations and lead by example.
• Travel ~60% with service professionals to observe and visit locations.
• Follow up on accounts in jeopardy and resolve service concerns.
• Recruit, select and hire Route Sales employees.
• Hold weekly in-person reviews with each RSR to review trends and opportunities.
• Deliver training to ensure retention and service goals are met.
• Maintain daily contact with RSRs to address pending items.
• Attend meetings and perform administrative work to improve satisfaction.
• Coordinate collections for accounts receivable.
• Protect and manage merchandise controls.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Customer service

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Vestis Corporation is seeking a Territory Manager in Lincoln, NE to lead a service territory with direct supervision of Route Sales Representatives. You will drive customer retention, growth, and profitability while maintaining safety and service quality.

This role requires hands-on coaching, frequent travel, and strong leadership across the sales and service teams. Responsibilities include recruiting staff, renewing agreements, coordinating AR collections, and delivering training to meet