DISTRICT MANAGER

Gannett Publishing Services

Brevard County, FL
 

Florida TODAY is seeking an individual who enjoys working with people, has a strong

customer service acumen, and has the ability and desire to work independently.

This position provides an opportunity for future advancement within the

distribution department as well.
 

The District Manager (DM) will be working closely with other District Managers to provide

the delivery service our customers expect and deserve by communicating with our

carriers and customers regarding delivery concerns, performing field audits and

service checks, interviewing new prospects, assisting in the distribution

center to expedite the process with the contractors, and answering questions

from contractors.
 

There are administrative job duties such as printing/sorting paperwork, assisting with

contractor billing, sequencing routes in our delivery system. Some of the field

duties include plotting routes to create the most efficient delivery order,

assisting with route delivery, and showing routes to new prospective

contractors. Primary hours will range from approximately 2 AM to 11 AM weekdays

and weekends with Holidays are also a part of the schedule.
 

A successful candidate for this position will have strong communication skills, attentive to

detail, organizational skills, and the ability to lift and move bundles up to

50 lbs. General computer knowledge is required. A valid driver’s license with a

good driving record and a proven dependable work history is also required.

Individuals in this position must be capable of working early mornings &

weekends.
 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of newspaper distribution process and retention programs. •

Ability to establish working relationship with all levels within the

organization. • Ability to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment. • Strong

interpersonal, organizational and communication skills. • Ability to work with

minimal supervision. • Ability to work varied hours, including late

nights/early mornings, weekends and holidays, due to nature of the business

performed. • Knowledge of customer service functions • Strong interpersonal

organizational and administrative skills In addition, check factors which are

important to successful performance: • Problem • Solving • Analytical • Ability

• Communication Skills

• Bilingual •

Interpersonal • Skills • Dexterity
 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High school graduate or equivalent; some college preferred • Previous

experience in a newspaper setting is preferred • Comparable education and

experience will be considered • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

preferred.