ITU AbsorbTech is hiring a Route Manager to join our team in Elk Grove Village, IL.

In this role, you will:

• Interact with customers and Route Service and Sales Representative
• Responsible for achieving revenue growth targets for the department through sales and retention.
• Build relationships, ensure Genuine Service Excellence and always meet or exceed our customers’ needs.
• Train, motivate, and create an environment of accountability to reinforce our zero-accident culture and mindset with employees.
• Observe, analyze, and coach subordinates’ performance and behavior through evaluation rides and coaching sessions to meet or exceed performance goals and fully develop their skill sets.
• Manage new product trials with target accounts and existing customers.
• Effectively secure new service agreements and service agreement renewals.
• Promptly respond to customer requests in conjunction with the Customer Response Center.
• 50%-60% of the week is spent on the road with the team and covering on route when needed.

Schedule: 6am start time most days, start time may vary. Monday through Friday, no weekends, no holidays.

Pay: Base salary of $50,000-$54,000, depending on experience. Additional opportunity for quarterly bonus of at target $3,250 per quarter ($13,000 a year), quarterly bonus at max of $4,750 ($19,000 a year). Expected first year total compensation of $63,000-$67,000.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma and 3-5 years’ experience or equivalent work experience and a clean driving record are required. Experience in distribution and customer service in a business-to-business environment preferred. Must have good written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, problem solving skills and must be flexible. Ability to obtain DOT med card.

Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off and 8 Paid Holidays
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Chaplain Services

About ITU AbsorbTech

ITU AbsorbTech, headquartered in New Berlin, WI, is one of the largest family-owned industrial laundry service companies in the nation with 15 locations throughout the US.

We help companies and support safety goals with reuse and recycling programs such as printer and shop towels, reusable oil absorbents, garments, and slip prevention floor mats.

ITU AbsorbTech is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or handicap, military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

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