Route Sales Manager - Foodservice & Hospitality

ARAMARK is seeking a Route Sales Manager to lead a team of route representatives serving clients across the accommodation and food services sector. In this field-based role, you will plan and optimize daily routes, drive sales growth, and ensure consistent, high-quality service for customers in education, healthcare, business, and sports venues. You will coach and develop your team, monitor performance metrics, and resolve customer issues quickly. Success in this role requires strong sales acumen, operational discipline, and a commitment to safety, ethics, and Aramark's culture of teamwork and inclusivity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach route sales representatives to achieve revenue and service targets across assigned territory
• Develop daily routing plans and schedules to optimize delivery efficiency and customer coverage
• Build and maintain strong relationships with food service, hospitality, and institutional clients
• Monitor sales performance, analyze route metrics, and implement improvement plans
• Ensure accurate ordering, inventory control, product rotation, and account billing on each route
• Conduct ride-alongs and training to reinforce safety, service standards, and selling techniques
• Resolve customer issues quickly while maintaining a strong focus on service excellence
• Collaborate with operations and facilities teams to support product availability and quality
• Enforce Aramark's safety, compliance, and ethical standards across all route activities
• Support new business development and account expansion within the region

Required Skills

• Territory and route planning
• B2
• B sales and upselling
• Customer relationship management
• Inventory and ordering systems
• Data analysis and sales reporting
• Team leadership and coaching
• Foodservice or hospitality knowledge
• Negotiation and conflict resolution
• Safety and compliance awareness
• Time management and prioritization