Account Manager

About the role

The Facility Solutions Manager (FSM) is responsible for the business operations of an assigned client contracted service area. This position provides field support including training, guiding new clients, inspecting contractor performance, resolving customer issues, coordinating site visits, and developing long-term relationships with clients and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of assigned client relationships, including client retention, expansion, and diversification of City Wide building solutions and/or products.
• Formulate and manage an effective service strategy and schedule tailored to each client.
• Negotiate and enter into agreements with clients for additional services - determine pricing, staffing, and logistics.
• Manage all Contractor relationships including interviewing and hiring, negotiating pricing and other contract terms, managing agreements, developing service specifications, client compliance, verifying Contractor compliance, and removing/replacing Contractors as necessary.
• Ensure a standard of excellence in quality and client satisfaction, through detailed quality control inspections of client sites and consistent follow through with all promises to clients.
• Supervise and direct Night Managers; ensure the client's strategy is executed and all services are performed correctly.
• Adequate (internal and external) staffing needs to service clients.
• Promote the sale of, procure, and monitor supplies for clients.
• Effectively communicate all client issues with Contractors and the Director of Operations (or owner); promptly address any client issues or problems that arise.
• Use City Wide's CRM to perform client inspections, add extra charges, NM routing, etc.
• Schedule each non-routine activity in client facilities using Outlook.
• Update and keep current all Building Information Sheets (BIS), FSM Summary Sheets, and Exhibit A's. Ensure MSDS sheets for each client serviced in janitor closets are complete, accurate, and that all items are properly labeled.
• Notify Sales Executives of potential accounts in your territory, especially new construction.
• Discuss quality control surveys with your clients and encourage them to take the time to respond when they are received.
• Develop and implement a plan with the Director of Operations and the Night Managers to resolve any client complaints or deficiencies in service and actively monitor compliance.
• Approve Night Managers and/or Service Representative's pay sheets; ensure accuracy.
• Aid Accounting in collecting clients' past due invoices and payment invoices for Contractors.
• Maintain updated route sheets, key/alarm sheets, and monthly planner for each client.
• Participate and be present in monthly IC paydays.

Requirements

• 3-5 plus years' sales and management experience in building maintenance, facility management or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years track record of success in a client retention role, with goals and metrics to support.
• High School diploma required, bachelor's degree highly desirable.
• Highly detail-oriented and excellent follow-through on commitments.
• Positive and outgoing personality; great at building relationships.
• Excellent verbal and strong written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and knowledge of CRM database.
• Ability to travel on a daily basis to client locations.

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and extreme heat. Safety requirements for this position are safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toed work boots.