Route Manager

Overview

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.

Reporting Location: Chicago, ILPay Range: $60,720 to $71,750/year Schedule: This is a day shift role, Monday through Friday, (some weekends as needed)

Responsibilities

• This position is responsible for leading and coaching a team of Route Sales Representatives to promote the delivery of bottled water and related products and to provide exemplary customer service.
• Supervisory responsibility for assigned Route Sales Representatives.
• Provide coaching, training and motivation to new and existing Route Sales Representatives to ensure achievement of branch revenue, profit and growth goals.
• Manage associate performance to ensure customer base goals are achieved; hold Route Sales Representatives accountable for executing their duties and responsibilities, including, but not limited to, customer acquisition results, customer service, protection of Company assets and safety.
• Identify and acquire high quality, long-term, "preferred" customers to support growth through acquisition and provide exemplary customer service.
• Provide route operations and sales expertise that enhances the profitability and growth of the branch.
• Develop a relationship with and provide service and products to existing customers that insures customer retention and customer loyalty.
• Safely operates open routes due to vacation, illness, injury or termination according to company policy to ensure growth in revenue and profit for existing customers on the route.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED desired, not required.
• Proficiency in sales, management and route operations.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a CDL Class B license with proper endorsements.
• Ability to meet Department of Transportation (DOT) driver qualification policy requirements.
• Have a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with company policies.
• Be able to meet DOT standards for physical health 
• Basic computer/data entry skills and math abilities.

Primo Brands’ established portfolio includes billion-dollar brands Poland Spring® and Pure Life®, premium brands like Saratoga® and Mountain Valley®, regional leaders such as Arrowhead®, Deer Park®, Ice Mountain® Ozarka®, and Zephyrhills®, purified brands, Primo Brands ® and Sparkletts®, and flavored and enhanced brands like Splash® and AC ION®.  Our extensive direct-to-consumer offerings and industry-leading line-up of innovative water dispensers create consumer connectivity through recurring water purchases across Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. At Primo Brands, our more than 11,000 associates are at the heart of what we do and deliver on our mission to provide healthy hydration to consumers wherever, however and whenever they want it. We believe in fostering a respectful culture, which values our associates who are deeply invested in quality hydration, our communities, and the sustainability of our packaging and water sources for generations to come.

Primo Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.

Salary Range Disclaimer:The salary range provided for this position is an approximation based on market research, internal compensation data and the candidate’s qualifications and experience.  Final salary offers are determined through a comprehensive evaluation of candidate qualifications and may vary depending on factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location of the position. Other components of the compensation package, including benefits and bonuses, will also be considered.  We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we encourage open dialogue about compensation during the interview process.

Salary : $60,720 - $71,750