Distribution Manager

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DISTRIBUTION MANAGER

Gannett Publishing Services

Des Moines, IA

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
 

·This position has direct distribution responsibility for all Home Delivery, Single Copy or HD/SC combination, Transportation duties as assigned and reports to the Distribution Director. Responsibility will be for a defined geographic area (potentially metro &state).

· This includes home delivered, single copy, blue chip, education, and non-daily circulation from USCP and USAT along with a few third-party distribution partner contracts.

·Ensure goodwill between company and Large-Scale contractors and ensure compliance with contract terms, taking appropriate action, under the guidance of the Distribution Director, when contract terms are violated.

·Responsible for the recruiting of LSC’s, including whether and when to place advertisements in the newspaper or to use other methods for contractor recruitment.

·Responsible for upholding Large Scale Contractor performance standards for customer service, and to assure that all products are delivered by the proper time and in the proper condition as called for in the LSC’s contract.

·Responsible for ensuring subscriber satisfaction with delivery of all products. Provide recommendations for service improvements.

·Responsible for investigating and responding to concerns of LSC regarding compensation or billing issues.

·Responsible for ensuring that a current contract with all required documentation is on file for all contractors in the assigned area.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
 

·Ability to establish working relationship with all levels within the organization.

·Ability to seek out and recruit new LSC’s by using all tools available.

·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.

·Customer first orientated

·Strong interpersonal organizational and administrative skill

· Ability to problem solve, resolve issues & complaints, demonstrate sound reasoning, exercise good judgement, and make decisions.

In addition, check factors which are important to successful performance:

·Ability to Problem solving on a high level

·Analytical ability

 ·Map reading ability

·Good Communication 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 Office Suite preferred

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