Vending Route Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Your future is InReach!

Sodexo is seeking a Vending Route Manager for InReach located in Newark, New Jersey

Join our mission to transform the convenience industry by putting people first and obsessing about extraordinary food and drinks. We just can't bear the thought of being boring.  We like to have fun and be a bit quirky.  We work in a buzzword-free zone. We look for what's new, what's next, and what the future holds...we invite you to be part of our exciting future. Valid Drivers License is required. 

With InReach, you get to be a hero to clients and guests every day. We're all about phenomenal service and technology that fosters everyone's trust.

Our culture is to do the right thing - always. We are a diverse group, and we are all about inclusion, wellness, sustainability and supporting local partners. Reducing single-use plastics, feeding the hungry, responsible sourcing, community assistance, and using products and ingredients with a lower carbon footprint - it's all part of who we are, and it's embedded in our daily actions.

• Assist in driver check in and check out and order preparation
• Assist warehouse personnel in receiving deliveries and picking and issuing products to vending routes
• Monitor daily meter and inventory accountability activity at machine level, and inventory accountability at truck level
• Train route drivers in using handheld scanners, making minor machine repairs, following security procedures with respect to money and inventory, as well as other defined training programs
• Perform route driver duties when necessary
• Conduct ride-along's with drivers to ensure compliance with Company procedures and policies
• Inspect trucks to monitor their cleanliness, compliance to truck plan-o-grams, safety and mechanical condition
• Inspect vending machines for compliance to plan-o-grams, proper inventory levels, cleanliness and product freshness
• Assist in development or modifications of route schedules
• Collaborate with other departments to improve business processes and efficiencies
• Champions a safety-focused work environment to reduce/eliminate work-related accidents and injuries
• Carry out leadership responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
• Responsibilities include interviewing, coaching and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; assessing skills; rewarding or recommending disciplinary actions for employees; addressing complaints and resolving issues; escalate matters appropriately to Branch Manager

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

• 3 or more years of relevant route experience
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
• An effective communicator and collaborator, with passion for developing talent
• Must be able to demonstrate urgency and problem-solving skills, and a dedication to customer service
• Ability to work with database inventory management software, Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
• Mechanical skills and ability to operate manual and industrial equipment such as a pallet jacks and forklifts
• Ability to lift, push, and pull 50 lbs. and able to perform work in outside weather conditions

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you're happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience - 2 years Minimum Functional Experience - 1 year work experience in the service industry