Account Manager - Valet & Parking Services - Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel

Towne Park•Portsmouth, NH

3d•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Account Manager directly oversees one Towne Park account and is responsible for account performance for financial, guest/patient satisfaction, and client satisfaction objectives. This role is crucial for ensuring the effectiveness, high performance, and compliance of the account by driving business metrics and performance measurements. The Account Manager must understand and maximize contractual agreements, improve financial performance and profitability, and positively influence key metrics such as forecasting, productivity, claims, customer service, and turnover. Additionally, the role involves managing scheduling, overtime, tip reporting, and timekeeping, ensuring timely and accurate financial reports, and adhering to Towne Park’s standardized business systems and policies.

Requirements

Associate’s degree preferred and a minimum of two (2) years of related experience and/or training; OR equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Knowledge of general business practices including accounting, human resources and customer service.
Must be able to drive manual transmission.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
For insurance purposes, must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be able to pass a criminal background, MVR and drug screen.
Ability to effectively plan, set priorities, and manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
Demonstrated work ethic, drive, energy, and persistence to achieve goals.
Ability to maintain stability, dependability and professionalism when faced with changing and difficult situations.
Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize MS Office (Excel, Word and Outlook) and various technology and point-of-sale applications.
Written and verbal communication skills to effectively address all levels within the organization.
Ability to represent the company effectively in a variety of settings with a demonstrated understanding and appreciation for diverse cultures.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business policies, procedures, equipment manuals, training materials, and corporate communications.
Ability to compose professional internal and external business communications including reports, memos, letters, and e-mails.

Responsibilities

Drives business metrics and performance measurements to ensure effectiveness, high performance and compliance.
Improves the financial performance and profitability of the account.
Maximizes opportunities within the contractual agreement.
Positively moves metrics for forecasting, productivity, claims, customer service, and turnover.
Manages scheduling, overtime for associates, tip reporting, and timekeeping.
Ensures forecasts, payroll and accounting reports are on time and accurate.
Utilizes standardized business systems and ensures compliance with policies and procedures.
Actively engages in recruitment and hiring processes.
Fosters an environment that retains talented associates.
Responds proactively to associate feedback and suggestions.
Ensures new associates receive proper orientation and on-the-job training.
Recognizes great performance and provides opportunities for growth.
Trains and coaches team and individual performers where improvement is needed.
Identifies talent and helps develop future leaders.
Conducts regular performance appraisals and provides feedback and coaching.
Holds effective associate meetings and ensures shift huddles occur.
Practices positive discipline and provides accurate and timely performance documentation.
Delegates decision-making and other responsibilities appropriately.
Ensures the guest/patient service experience is delivered consistently on all shifts.
Efficiently allocates labor resources to support service delivery.
Forecasts and plans for seasonal variances in business to ensure proper staffing levels.
Integrates Towne Park’s standards with the client’s service standards.
Ensures Towne Park is helping to drive client’s service metrics/measurements.
Develops cohesive working relationships with the clients’ staff members.
Maintains regular meeting rhythms and communication channels with the client and follows through on commitments.
Maintains a high level of visibility at the site.
Ensures the entire team is focused on exceeding client expectations.
Builds client loyalty and creates a net promoter of Towne Park.
Fully understands and utilizes Towne Park systems to control assets and expenditures.
Maintains a clean, neat work environment.
Completes all tasks in a timely manner.
Cooperates with management and coworkers to ensure services meet needs.
Treats clients and associates with courtesy, respect, and dignity.
Maintains strict confidentiality of associate and client information.
Understands and follows safety and security procedures.
Practices preventative safety procedures.
Reports all accidents and incidents immediately.
Uses only trained equipment and operates all equipment safely.
Reports all potential high-risk areas and safety concerns.
Ensures associates are adequately trained in safety and loss prevention.
Ensures claims are reported timely and accurately and cooperates with Risk Management.
Follows the progressive disciplinary process for at-fault claims and safety violations.
Promptly responds to workplace safety concerns.
Follows procedures for reporting on-the-job injuries and manages worker’s compensation cases.
Adheres to Towne Park employment and payroll policies and procedures.
Maintains relationships with present clients to obtain references and leads for new opportunities.
Keeps leadership and sales teams advised on known changes to Ownership Groups/Management Companies or Brand changes.
Advises Leadership and Sales of any changes in position at the client location.
Monitors existing client’s business for construction, expansion, or changes that could lead to internal growth opportunities.