Unit Leader/Supervisor Route Delivery/Sales

Nestle Waters North America is the nation's largest bottled water company, with many leading domestic and imported brands sold in the United States and Canada. We invite you to learn more about our unique company culture and explore our many exciting career opportunities by visiting http://careers.nestle-watersna.com EEO/M/F/D/V Nestle Waters North America is an 'Equal Opportunity Employer' and is looking for diversity in candidates in employment. 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, Nestlé 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 LeaderDESCRIPTION: 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 a Zone 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 reportsAbility to hold direct reports accountable through quantitative and qualitative goal attainmentAbility/passion to provide training & development to direct reports first-handAbility 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 membersPossesses exceptional work ethic, energy, and driveHigh school required, college degree preferredThis 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. RESPOND HERE! Respond immediately by accessing the following dedicated online response form which will allow you to cut and paste your resume. This form will go directly and immediately to the hiring authority for this position. Access the online response form at: http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/resp/rf?jobid=2215756&boardid=749 Company: Nestle Waters North America Location: Kearny, NJ 07032 Job Category: Manufacturing/Production/Operations Career Level: Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff) Company: Nestle Waters North America Nestlé Waters North America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and is committed to diversity in its workforce.