Account Manager

Join to apply for the Account Manager role at Scandinavian Building Services. Scandinavian Building Services has been a Canadian leader in retail and commercial cleaning for the last 60 years. Starting as a small family‑owned and operated business in Edmonton, Alberta in 1982, we now offer full‑service janitorial and building maintenance across Canada. We attribute our success to staying true to our core values of Service, Motivate, Respect, and Connect. As we continue to grow we are looking to add a Walmart Specialist in Terrace, B.C. to the Scandi Family. You will be taking care of a specific client portfolio of 8 sites. Travel will be across Prince Rupert, Kitimat, Smithers, and Burns Lake. Business hours are Monday to Friday 8am – 4:30pm with flexibility needed as business needs fluctuate. When not on the road visiting sites you are welcome to work from the comfort of your own home. What In It For You Awarded one of Canada's Best Managed Companies: We're committed to a high level standard of excellence for both clients and our Scandi Family. Growth Opportunities: A place to hang your hat. We want our employees to grow with us long term so we offer a tuition reimbursement program for professional development. Stability and Job Security: Even through tough economic times we've continued to steadily grow, and we aren't slowing down any time soon. With a strong national presence across Canada and growth into the US. Family First Culture: We are and have always been a family owned and operated business. We have family friendly events year‑round and affectionately call our team members the Scandi Family. Benefits: We offer a comprehensive medical and dental plan as well as personal days off. What Your Day To Day Will Look Like Site Visits: Conducting site visits at store locations within your region ensuring compliance with safety and customer service standards. Account Management: Creating and fostering strong relationships with key clients and store managers. Handling all complaints or issues in a prompt and timely fashion ensuring utmost satisfaction at all times. People Management: Handling all personnel issues for the hourly cleaners at your sites for both internal and subcontractors including scheduling, conflicts, hiring, training, performance management, and disciplinary action. Operations Management: Managing operational activity planning, directing, organizing, and controlling all activities in assigned locations ensuring full completion of scope of work. Monitoring and managing client specific KPI’s to ensure they are met or exceeded. Owner Operator Management: Ensure Owner Operators have a full understanding of contract scope of work. Providing coaching and performance management including issuing warnings as required. Financial Administration: Managing invoice control, budget, profit and reconciliation of all accounts on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. What You'll Need To Succeed Minimum 3–5 years management experience. Experience delivering client‑focused solutions to customer needs, with a demonstrated ability to communicate and connect. Possess the ability to work with multiple software platforms and applications. Intermediate computer skills including Outlook, Word, and Excel, ability to create and edit reports as required. Excellent critical thinking and problem‑solving skills. General understanding of financial principles, including budgeting and profitability. Strong delegation skills with the ability to motivate and resolve employee issues. Must be able to work under pressure with a sense of urgency. Demonstrated dependability with the ability to work flexible hours, be available for communication at all times, and travel (possible over nights and weekends required). Valid driver’s license in good standing. Additional Job Details Must be available 24/7 in case of emergency or client needs. iPad, Cell Phone and Computer provided. Company vehicle and fuel card provided. Our Interview Process 20 minute preliminary phone interview with our Recruiter. 20–40 minute to an hour assessment (depending on optional practice questions or breaks). 30 minute MS Teams video interview with the Hiring Manager and direct Supervisor for the role. At Scandinavian Building Services we are an equal opportunity employer who values a diverse workplace. We recognize the strength that comes from different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives and welcome all candidates to apply. We feel it is important that all people have access and opportunity to be employed, to be valued and to be respected. #J-18808-Ljbffr