Unit Leader

We are proud to be the #1 bottled water company in the country! With our headquarters in Greenwich, CT, we have over 8,000 employees in the U.S. supporting more than 14 top-selling brands, including Arrowhead, Calistoga, San Pellegrino, Perrier, Poland Springs, Deer Park, Ice Mountain, Nestle Pure Life, Zephyrhills and Ozarka.

Our Home and Office Delivery division provides product delivery and premier customer service to both residential and commercial customers. Products delivered range from 3, and 5-gallon water bottles and case products to coffee service and accessories.

JOB TITLE: Unit Leader

DESCRIPTION: The Unit Leader's primary purpose is to coach, develop and lead front-line Route Sales personnel as assigned to his or her team or area of service (branches). Activities to accomplish this include employee work-withs, leading scheduled Learning Time; and conducting morning meetings and one-on-one meetings with assigned personnel.

Ultimately the goal of the Unit Leader is to develop a high-performing team of Route Sales Representatives that consistently achieves its customer service, sales and product distribution goals. The Unit Leader also plays a critical role in establishing team norms, ensuring alignment to company beliefs, and building teamwork. Finally, the Unit Leader establishes the expectations for individual and team performance via the merit review and scorecarding process and demonstrating adherence to company policies and procedures.

Leadership span of control is generally 12-18 direct reports. In remote locations span may be less and responsibilities broader in nature. As a member of the Leadership Team, the Unit Leader provides support, participation and personal leadership in achieving Zone goals and executing initiatives as prescribed by the Zone Manager.

REQUIREMENTS:
- Demonstrates confidence and influence in leading team goal attainment
- External experience in front-line leadership, sales, or route sales roles in a route service organization
- Operations experience with Home & Office Delivery, or like experience in customer service/distribution
- Skilled communicator (in groups and 1-on-1), who can set clear expectations with direct reports
- Ability to hold direct reports accountable through quantitative and qualitative goal attainment
- Ability/passion to provide training & development to direct reports first-hand
- Ability to analyze data to evaluate and coach team members towards performance improvement in areas including product penetration, service commitments and productivity
- Willingness/desire to coach direct reports via daily work-with's on-route (minimum 3 per week)
- Provides excellent role model, peer leadership and positive influence to fellow team members
- Possesses exceptional work ethic, energy, and drive
- High school required, college degree preferred
- Must be willing and able to get a CDL Class B license

To Apply:
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This is a tremendous opportunity in a continuously growing organization. We are proud to offer competitive salary and benefits, excellent advancement opportunities, and a positive, values-based work environment.