Valet Account Manager - Portland, OR
Position Summary
The Account Manager oversees the daily operations of an assigned location, ensuring exceptional service for clients and guests. This role involves managing staff, maintaining strong client relationships, overseeing financial aspects such as revenue and payroll, and performing valet duties when needed. The primary objective is to lead and manage valet operations by delivering outstanding guest service, optimizing efficiency, and driving financial performance.
Duties And Responsibilities
Serve as the primary contact for each property, ensuring contractual obligations are met while fostering open communication, addressing concerns, and building trust with stakeholders to strengthen partnerships and identify opportunities for service improvements and business growth.
Manage scheduling, staffing, and quality assurance to ensure smooth daily operations at each location. Conduct regular site visits to identify and resolve issues, maintain equipment, improve processes, and uphold consistent customer service standards.
Maintain site-level revenue, payroll, and expenses to identify trends and irregularities, working with the Regional Director on cost control and accurate record-keeping to keep operations financially on track and within budget.
Recruit, train, and coach hourly associates, set clear performance expectations, and foster a positive work environment by modeling professionalism and enforcing company policies to support employee satisfaction and excellent customer service.
Provide regular updates to management through reports on progress, challenges, and account needs, while using personal devices as needed to coordinate promptly during emergencies or urgent situations.
Actively involve staff in planning, decision-making, and process improvement while taking full responsibility for team performance. Maintain an open and accessible leadership style, providing regular feedback, supporting skill development, and encouraging professional growth.
Seek and apply feedback from both internal and external customers, promote a culture of quality, and continuously work to enhance processes, services, and supervisory skills to drive team success.
Competency/Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience: A high school diploma or GED is required, with at least three years of supervisory experience in parking, hospitality, or a similar customer service field. Additional training or certifications in leadership or business management is beneficial.
Certificates and Licenses: A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required for this role, along with maintaining an acceptable motor vehicle record with no more than three moving violations within a three-year period. Candidates must also pass and maintain a clean background check. No special certifications are necessary for this position.
Pay Transparency
Pay Transparency: PMC is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. PMC complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
EEO Statement: Parking Management Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.