Route Sales Manager

The Route Sales Manager is responsible for leading, developing, and growing a team of Route Drivers and Route Sales Representatives to drive profitable growth, client satisfaction, and operational excellence.

This is a growth-based addition to headcount, created to support expanding business in the Omaha market. This role offers a unique opportunity to help shape the team, strengthen client partnerships, and directly contribute to the market's continued growth.

The Route Sales Manager serves as a key leader within the Market Center, balancing team leadership, client engagement, and operational execution to deliver strong financial and service outcomes. This role requires a hands‑on leader who is actively engaged in daily operations, team development, and client relationships.

Drive Business Growth & Profitability

• Own base business growth (BBG), retention, and overall route performance
• Identify and execute opportunities to grow existing accounts and expand service offerings
• Maintain and grow total managed volume within the Market Center

Lead & Develop Team

• Supervise, coach, and develop Route Drivers and Route Sales Representatives
• Provide consistent feedback on performance, sales growth, productivity, safety, and service execution
• Support hiring, onboarding, and retention of high-performing team members

Ensure Operational Excellence

• Plan, schedule, and oversee daily route execution to ensure service standards and client agreements are met
• Monitor routing efficiency, product availability, equipment performance, and overall service quality
• Ensure compliance with company policies, DOT regulations, and safety standards

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as a point of escalation for client concerns and service issues
• Conduct site visits as needed to evaluate service levels and strengthen partnerships
• Build and maintain strong, long‑term client relationships
• Foster clear, consistent communication across the team, Market Center leadership, and cross‑functional partners
• Align team priorities with broader business objectives and performance expectations

Administrative & Compliance Oversight

• Maintain accurate business records, including personnel documentation, delivery/invoice records, inventory, and asset tracking
• Ensure adherence to all regulatory, safety, and company compliance requirements

• Prior leadership or supervisory experience required
• 2–4+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, route sales, or related field
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to obtain and maintain a DOT certification
• Strong skills in:
  • Client relationship management
  • Communication and leadership
  • Organization and time management
  • Problem‑solving and decision‑making
• Ability to work both independently and in a fast‑paced, team environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, and pull products and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds regularly
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching throughout the workday
• Ability to safely operate a company vehicle and travel between client sites and Market Center locations
• Comfortable working in varying environments, including warehouse settings, client locations, and outdoor conditions
• Ability to work a full‑time, in‑office schedule (Monday–Friday) with flexibility to support early morning route operations or business needs as required

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Nearest Major Market: Omaha
Nearest Secondary Market: Council Bluffs