Assistant District Manager

Assistant District Manager
Gannett Publishing Services
Redding, CA

The Assistant District Manager will assist the Distribution Director, and has distribution responsibility for all Home Delivery operations. The Asst. District Manager may also receive work assignments within many areas of the distribution function, which may include transportation, customer service, and redelivery operations.

• Achieve company objectives and oversee an independent contractor carrier force.
• Ensure goodwill between company and independent contractors and ensure compliance with contract terms, under the guidance of the Distribution Director.
• Contribute to growing circulation volumes and revenue within the assigned district.
• Ensure customer/subscriber satisfaction levels are met or exceeded.
• Distribute products to independent contractors and assist with delivering open/down routes.
• Other related duties as assigned, including transportation, customer service, and redelivery operations.

• Valid driver's license, dependable vehicle, liability insurance at good motor vehicle record are required for this position.
• Ability to work as part of a team, with minimal daily supervision and high degree of self-motivation.
• Ability to problem solve, resolve issues & complaints, demonstrate sound reasoning, exercise judgment, and make decisions.
• Ability to repetitively stoop, bend and walk to distribute newspapers. Will push and pull carts loaded with newspapers and repetitively lift newspaper bundles weighing between 10-40 pounds.
• Ability to work flexible overnight hours, available at any time as needed to include weekends and holidays.

• Strong leadership ability to lead a mixed workforce of employees and independent contractors spread out across several different markets.
• Strong PC skills including word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Knowledge of Redding/Anderson and surrounding areas.