Account Manager

Marsden Services; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsden Services in Redwood City is seeking an Account Manager to lead a janitorial team serving a single client site. You will oversee daily operations, ensure safety and deliver excellent customer care while maintaining high standards.

This permanent, full-time role emphasizes cost control, staff development, and reliable service delivery in a fast-paced environment. A strong leadership presence and strategic thinking are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience managing a complex team.
• Experience in janitorial, distribution services or related fields preferred.
• Ability to manage budgets, labor and expenses.
• Strong interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Proven decision-maker with analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages key operational functions.
• Maintains trusted on-site client relationships.
• Ensures service quality, equipment, safety and performance while optimizing resources.
• Implements processes aligned with strategic initiatives and provides direction.
• Monitors operating costs and reports variances to stakeholders; offers solutions.
• Builds a culture of safety and leads by example.
• Hires, trains, develops and appraises staff; takes timely corrective action.
• Conducts regular staff meetings and trainings with direct reports.
• Manages account budget and controls expenses.
• Audits budget using cost management systems for labor, supplies, leases and equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Team development

Safety leadership

Adaptability

Financial acumen

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compensation $120,000.00 - $140,000.00/year

Schedule Full time

Job Type Permanent

Description

Position Summary

The Account Manager oversees a janitorial team executing a high level of customer care for a single client location in the Redwood City area. The Account Manager oversees all daily operations of the janitorial team and will ensure a safe and respectful work environment for all.

Key Responsibilities

• Directs and manages key operational functions
• Develops and maintains relationships of trust and engagement with on-site client
• Ensures standards for service quality, equipment, safety and performance are maintained and that cost-effective resources are used to maximize service standards
• Implement processes and structure in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus
• Develops, monitors, and reports on operating costs within functional areas. Alerts key stakeholder(s) of cost and labor over run. Makes recommendations and implements solutions.
• Builds a culture of work safety and leads by example with one's own safe behavior
• Hires, trains, develops and appraises staff effectively. Takes corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with Company policy. Consults with Human Resources and Talent Acquisition as appropriate
• Conducts regular operations staff / training meetings with all direct reports
• Manages budget and controls expenses effectively
• Uses Microsoft Office-based cost management system to audit budget for account, which include: labor, supplies, leases and equipment

Skills and Qualifications

• Understanding of budgeting, labor and expense management with a basic understanding of financial and accounting practices
• Demonstrated strong leadership, team building and coaching, as well as the ability to motivate people, assess and develop employee skills
• Visionary leader with ability to inspire respect and trust and mobilize others to fulfill the vision- be a champion for your team
• Highly motivated and results oriented
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Ability to identify and solve complex problems
• High emotional intelligence
• Exceptional customer service
• Excellent oral and verbal communication skills
• Highly adaptable to changes in the work environment and competing demands

Education and Experience

• 5+ years of leadership experience leading a complex team. Janitorial, distribution services or other service-related industry experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership with responsibility for a decentralized and highly diverse workforce

Business Conduct

• Commits to behave in compliance with the company’s values and Code of Conduct.
• Builds a culture of work safety and lead by example with one’s own safe behavior.
• Ensures one’s own compliance with the Company’s published Operating Standards.
• Treats co-workers with respect and approaches conflict with positive intent and professionalism.
• Asks questions to understand why we do what we do and how we do it – champions change when improvements can be made.

EEO Statement

Marsden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Marsden does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment due to race, age, sex, creed, ancestry, disability, sexual or affectional orientation, marital, or veteran status, color, religion, national origin, status with regard to public assistance or any characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.