Description:
Cozzini Bros. is America’s top knife rental and sharpening service, trusted by over 100,000 restaurants and commercial kitchens nationwide. Founded in 1905 as a family business in Chicago, Cozzini has evolved into the premier solution for enhancing commercial kitchens' quality, consistency, and safety everywhere! We are driven by six core values: Safety, Service, Trust, Team, Continuous Improvement, and Integrity. These values are what give us the cutting edge in knife exchange.
The Role: Area Manager
Location: __________
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Leadership: Oversee all aspects of Cozzini’s operations in your area.
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Competitive Salary: Attractive pay with performance incentives for leading your team to success.
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Company Vehicle: You will also be provided a company vehicle to use during work with gas, service/maintenance, and insurance covered.
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Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, 401k with company match, six paid holidays, and paid vacation.
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Growth Opportunities: Be part of a growing company with opportunities to advance.
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Team Spirit: Join a supportive team environment where your leadership matters.
Field Leadership:
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Provide training and clear role expectations.
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Coach, motivate, and evaluate all personnel regularly.
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Conduct performance management through ride-alongs and field visits.
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Maintain employee records, schedule vacations, and ensure continuous operation.
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Enforce company policies and procedures.
Service and Delivery:
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Maintain customer goodwill by ensuring high-quality products and timely deliveries.
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Address and resolve service issues, focusing on root causes.
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Engage personally in customer retention efforts.
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Optimize route structures and manage inventory exchanges.
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Ensure proper maintenance and appearance of company vehicles and facilities.
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Oversee efficient and cost-effective interactions with the sharpening center.
Sales and Marketing
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Achieve area sales goals with strategic planning and monitoring.
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Expand business within existing accounts and generate new leads.
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Implement price adjustments as directed.
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Monitor and respond to competitive activity.
Administration
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Ensure adherence to company cash collection and deposit procedures.
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Complete and oversee route and new business paperwork.
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Report accidents and injuries promptly.
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Assist with accounts receivable collections.
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Monitor and manage operational expenses.
Requirements:
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Experienced professionals with a background in route sales or delivery.
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Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
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Excellent communication and customer service skills.
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Safety-focused mindset and physically active work approach.
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Reliable and dependable with a stable work history.
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Willingness to travel overnight as required.
Apply now and start your journey with Cozzini Bros. today.
Note: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of employees within this classification. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and competencies employees require to do this job. Anyone who feels they would be a strong candidate for this job is encouraged to apply.