Overview:
Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.
As an Operations Team Leader you'll be an integral part of our branch frontline leadership team! Candidates must have highly-developed communication skills and demonstrate strong leadership by leading and influencing through positive example. Primary responsibilities include overseeing route drivers and deliveries to homes and businesses, improving productivity, and streamlining branch activities to maximize results and achieve peak performance.
If you are a current associate of Primo Brands, please apply via myADP.
Compensation: $79,800 annually
Location: Houston, TX
Work schedule: Monday through Friday (Saturday per business needs). Start time: 6:00AM to 7:00AM until work is complete, 8+ hours per shift.
Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, company discounts, paid vacation, and much more!
Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee all branch operations and ensure an efficient operation on a day-to-day basis
- Improve productivity and streamline branch activities to maximize results and achieve peak performance
- Support the team with decisions and help when needed; communicate and actively participate within the team; problem solve and manage conflict within the team; provide coaching/feedback where appropriate; train new hires; coach/teach upselling techniques
- Behave in a way that ensures safety for yourself and others by operating vehicles in safe and responsible manner; complete DOT required documentation daily; follow defined safe work practices; take ownership of personal safety, and that of co-workers and the public
- Support with daily branch closing activities, driver execution reviews, and team meetings as needed
- Lead the team to achieve and exceed sales targets by coaching team members on effective language and techniques for upselling products
- Available for route coverage and flexible work hours as needed based on business needs Collaborate with the Operational Leader to develop and implement strategies for improved customer service
Qualifications:
- Ability to secure and/or maintain a CDL Class B with airbrake endorsement (for applicable CDL positions)
- Primo Brands is a certified CDL provider and can assist you with obtaining your Class B CDL
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience
- Service-oriented with strong face-to-face sales skills
- Ability to work independently, efficiently, and in different types of weather
- Ability to effectively interact with customers in a variety of settings
- Ability to lift and carry an average of 250+ units per day, each weighing up to 45 lbs., using product handling tools as appropriate, with or without a reasonable accommodation
- Ability to climb in and out of a commercial vehicle on average 40-55 times per day
- Ability to work an average 45-hour week or more, including variable start/end times
- Ability to alternately sit, stand, push, pull and walk all day, with or without a reasonable accommodation
- You must have the ability to obtain a DOT medical card for the purpose of working for Primo Brands. You must possess a clean driving record, which means: in the last 3 years, that you've only had 1 license, no driving-related suspension, revocation or cancellation, no disqualifying offenses, no more than 2 moving violations and no reckless driving incidents and in the last 3 years, no major driving offenses including DUI/DWI, refusal to test, leaving the scene, driving a commercial vehicle without a CDL, or at-fault fatal accident.
- Must be 21 years of age or older (DOT requirement)
