Market Service Manager - UniFirst

UniFirst•Phoenix, AZ

15d

About The Position

UniFirst seeking a Market Service Manager to join our team! The Market Service Manager will oversee all operation aspects of the service department to ensure our ability to keep Customers for Life. They will recruit and lead a team of Route Service Managers, Route Service Supervisors and Route Service Representatives who deliver to multiple customers per day - ranging from small family owned businesses to major corporate locations. The ideal candidate will drive customer satisfaction, account growth, and profitability for their location. What we’re looking for: An individual who is business savvy and enjoys figuring out innovative ways to help increase profit and grow the customer satisfaction within their UniFirst Location A results-driven, relationship manager who isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and help out the team and most importantly, the customer Someone who will enjoy working with your own team of Route Service Representatives and Route Service Managers that need your help and support as they develop in their own roles. Individuals who drive their personal vehicles for business purposes will be required to comply with minimum auto insurance requirements per UniFirst's standards. About UniFirst The fabric of UniFirst is woven from its very unique family culture where our Team Partners enjoy a small company feel while taking advantage of the resources and stability that come with being a 1.5-billion-dollar organization. UniFirst is an international leader in the $18 billion-dollar garment services industry. We currently employ over 13,000 team partners who serve 300,000 business customer locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe. We were included in the top 10 of Selling Power magazine’s “Best Companies to Sell For” list and recognized on Forbes magazine’s “Platinum 400 – Best Big Companies” list. As an 80-year old company focused on annual growth, there’s never been a better time to join our team. There’s a lot to love about UniFirst, where you come first. What’s in it for you? Training: Our Team Partners get quality skills training designed to enhance their performance and assist them with their career potential and advancement. Career Mobility: Some companies say they like to promote from within, we just do…constantly! Many of our Senior Executives worked Market Service Managers as they progressed within their careers at UniFirst. Culture: Our family culture is what makes UniFirst an organization that stands out from the rest. Did we mention no nights or weekends? Diversity: At UniFirst, you'll find an environment packed with different cultures, personalities, and backgrounds because we believe it takes many kinds of people to make us successful.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED – bachelor’s degree preferred
Prior customer service experience
Ability problem solve and handle a variety customer service situations
Ability to negotiate, train, coach and lead a team
Strong computer proficiency (MS Office)
Excellent verbal & written communication skills
21 years of age
Valid non-commercial driver’s license in the state of residence
Must meet pre-employment DOT physical requirements
Physically capable of lifting up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

Oversee the recruiting, training, and development of a team of Route Service Representatives and Route Service Supervisors
Build strong relationships with your customers and elevate your team’s level of achievement in customer satisfaction
Collaborate closely with location management team to provide the best customer service and product programs
Negotiate customer contract renewals