Route ManagerAhlstrom Innovations, LLC

Belgrade / Bozeman, MT

Salary: $62,400 per year
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Early mornings, weekends, holidays as needed
Benefits: None currently offered

About Us

Ahlstrom Innovations is a growing distribution and merchandising company serving grocery retailers throughout Southwest Montana. We take pride in reliability, accountability, strong store relationships, and consistent execution. Our team works in a fast-paced environment where leadership, communication, and dependability matter every day.

We are looking for a Route Manager who can lead by example, hold high standards, and help ensure routes are executed efficiently and professionally.

Position Overview

The Route Manager is responsible for overseeing daily route operations, route personnel, merchandising standards, customer service, and overall execution across assigned accounts.

This is a hands-on leadership role. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, physically capable, and comfortable managing people in a fast-moving environment with early morning schedules.

This position is focused on team leadership and execution rather than high-level corporate management.

Responsibilities

Oversee assigned delivery routes and route personnel
Ensure daily route completion and execution standards are met
Monitor attendance, accountability, and employee performance
Maintain strong merchandising standards and store relationships
Help ensure products remain fresh, stocked, and properly rotated
Conduct route audits, inventory checks, and store evaluations when necessary
Communicate effectively with team members, vendors, and store personnel
Assist in resolving route issues, staffing issues, and customer concerns
Lead by example through professionalism, urgency, and reliability

Performance Expectations

Success in this role includes helping maintain:

90% product freshness
Positive sales growth
95% in-stock levels across assigned routes

Performance may be evaluated through KPI reporting, route audits, inventory checks, and store visits.

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include:

Leadership or team management experience
Delivery, grocery, merchandising, logistics, or route experience preferred
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and solve problems quickly
Ability to lift, move, and handle product throughout the workday
Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Work Environment

This role involves:

Early morning start times
Physical work and active movement throughout the shift
Fast-paced grocery and retail environments
Independent decision-making and team coordination

Compensation

$62,400 annual salary
Opportunities for growth as the company continues expanding

To Apply

Please submit your resume along with a brief summary of your experience and why you believe you would be a good fit for the role.

Pay: $57,783.59 - $69,588.84 per year

Work Location: In person

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