Vending Manager

This is a role for someone who likes being in the middle of the action.

Routes rolling. Drivers moving. Customers being served.
Every day is active. Every decision matters.

At Bigfoot Beverages, the Vending Manager runs the Bend vending operation - not from the sidelines, but from the field, the warehouse, and the daily rhythm of the business. You're leading drivers, keeping routes optimized, solving problems in real time, and constantly finding ways to make things run smoother tomorrow than they did today.

You won't inherit chaos.
You'll inherit momentum - and the opportunity to sharpen it.

What "doing it right" looks like for our Vending Manager

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Running the Operation

• Plan and manage daily routing to keep customers serviced efficiently and on time
• Balance labor, coverage, and resources as conditions change
• Support local ordering, inventory flow, and replenishment
• Partner with the Vending Warehouse Manager to keep product moving cleanly

Leading the Team

• Train, coach, and develop Full-Line Vending Drivers
• Ride routes regularly to support execution, merchandising, and customer service
• Set clear expectations and give real-time feedback
• Build a team that takes pride in how the job gets done

Making Things Better (Always)

• Maintain strong standards for service, cleanliness, accuracy, and inventory control
• Spot bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and repeat issues - then fix them
• Improve flow, consistency, and reliability without over complicating things
• Use data, observation, and experience to tighten execution over time

Customers & Collaboration

• Partner with the Customer Service Representative to support key accounts
• Participate in account visits and help resolve issues when needed
• Work closely with HR to ensure consistency, documentation, and fairness

Safety & Accountability

• Promote safe work practices and lead by example
• Address safety concerns quickly and thoroughly
• Operate company vehicles and equipment with care and awareness

This role fits someone who:

• Likes running real-world operations
• Thinks in flow, efficiency, and execution
• Enjoys developing people while keeping standards high
• Notices small problems before they become big ones
• Is always tweaking, refining, and improving how work gets done
• Leads with confidence, clarity, and calm

If you've ever looked at a route, a process, or a schedule and thought
"There's a better way to do this" - that instinct matters here.

Experience & Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, sales, marketing, or related field - or equivalent experience
• Experience in sales, merchandising, route delivery, or distribution
• Experience leading and developing teams
• Ability to meet company standards for driving a company vehicle

Preferred (but not required)

• Vending operations experience
• Experience managing labor, sales, and operating expenses

Work Details

• Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday (some weekend work as needed)
• Hours: 40+ hours per week
• Location: Bend, OR, with occasional travel to Eugene, Roseburg, Coos Bay, and Newport
• Environment: Field-based and office-based; safety-sensitive role
• Status: Exempt

Why Bigfoot?

Bigfoot Beverages has been family-owned since 1947. We run large, moving operations - and we care deeply about how they run. Not flashy. Not sloppy. Just solid, smart, and constantly improving.

This is a role where you can make your mark quietly but clearly - by leaving things better than you found them.

The Fine Print

Employee must meet company standards for driving a company vehicle and pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check.

Bigfoot Beverages is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.