Account Manager

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 to offering full service janitorial and building maintenance across Canada today. 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 an Account Manager in Calgary to the Scandi Family!

You will be taking care of a mixed client portfolio of 24 sites. Travel will include weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly visits across Calgary, and surrounding areas including; Strathmore, Okotoks, Airdrie, Cochrane, Chestermere, Lacombe, as well as a site in Invemere BC. 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.

• Only candidates currently based in Calgary and legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered**
  
  

What's 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.
• 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.
• 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.
  
  

What Your Day To Day Looks Like

Reporting into the Regional Director you will be taking care of the day to day operations of the accounts and sites that are in your designated portfolio.

• 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
  
  

What You'll Need To Succeed

• 2-3 years in a previous Supervisor or Manager position
• Reliable vehicle and valid driver's license
• Most important to us is strong customer service skills
• Excellent proficiency of the English language in both written and verbal communication
• Ambitious, enthusiastic and enjoys working in a fast paced environment
• Ability to lead a team while fostering a strong team connection and collaboration
• Reliable and trustworthy with the ability to handle some high pressure stressful situations
• Willingness to learn the cleaning industry
  
  

Additional Job Details

• Must be available 24/7 in case of emergency or client needs
• Competitive Wages are offered as per industry standards
• iPad, Cell Phone and Computer provided
• Gas allowance 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.