Job Title:
Area Manager

Company: Mission Linen Supply

Location: newark, NJ

Created: 2024-04-20

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

Mission Linen Supply is currently looking for a Sales and Service Manager (Area Manager). The Area Manager is responsible for providing leadership to a team of Drivers (Route Sales and Service Representatives - RSSRs), ensuring unsurpassed customer satisfaction and pushing the depot and district to achieve operational goals. Must have Transportation Management Experience.Area Manager's base salary is $66,560 - $78,000 plus incentives. The starting salary is based on education, experience, other qualifications, and location of assignment.Qualified candidates will have excellent customer service skills, strong business acumen, and the ability to provide effective leadership. Requires a thorough understanding of the products and services provided by Mission, an excellent work ethic, a high level of organization, and computer literacy. Directs efforts designed to maximize new business accounts, further the penetration of existing accounts, and is responsible for account retention. Reports directly to the General Manager, District Manager, or Branch Manager.We are seeking hard-working, motivated, and energetic individuals to work for a great company! Mission's culture provides employees with a professional, safe, and positive work environment with numerous opportunities for growth and success.BENEFITS: If you are seeking full-time employment with full benefits including; health insurance (medical, dental, vision), a retirement savings program, paid time off (sick, holiday, vacation), and MORE apply today.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAssigned to a specific market area with four to six RSSRs as direct reports.Manages the daily activities of the RSSRs, including route check-in, route coverage, and route restructuring. Assists in the development of sales strategies and formulation of plans and policies concerning market area definition, product lines, merchandise quality, advertising, and pricing activities.Works toward the achievement of plant goals such as forecasted volume, account retention, and contract management.Administers a recruitment and training program for RSSRs to include, initial orientation, product familiarity, knowledge of company policies and procedures, goals, and objectives. Provides continuing education and training relating to account retention, planning, sales techniques, and personal appearance.Pursues market potential, follows-up, and closes sales with selected customers in coordinated efforts with the General Manager, Sales Representatives, and RSSRs.Will be required to take a physical agility test and have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.