Service Management Trainee
About The Position
Mission Linen Supply is hiring Service Management Trainees for its operating plants in California and Arizona. The role is a 30-week management training program with rotations through departments, support from senior management, progress reporting, and company-sponsored management development workshops. Trainees learn managers’ day-to-day work and the company’s business, then are promoted to a management position leading their own route sales and service team. The role includes learning to grow new business accounts, increase business with existing accounts, and retain accounts. Candidates must be willing to relocate during or after training to manage a team within the first three years. Previous industry experience is not required. Mission Linen Supply is a family-owned, privately held provider of linen, uniform, and facility service products across five western states. Founded in 1930 and headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, the company describes its industry as stable, essential, and recession-resistant, with ongoing career advancement opportunities.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of experience in a management role.
- Willingness to relocate during or after training to manage a team within the first three years.
- Excellent customer service skills, strong business acumen, and effective leadership ability.
- Excellent work ethic, strong organizational skills, and computer literacy.
- Demonstrated leadership potential and a strong business and customer orientation.
Nice To Haves
- A college degree is highly desired.
- Military experience is welcomed.
Responsibilities
- Complete a 30-week training program with rotations through various departments to identify an area that matches the trainee’s interests, skills, and abilities.
- Work alongside senior management, complete progress reports, and participate in company-sponsored management development workshops.
- Learn managers’ day-to-day responsibilities and all aspects of the business.
- Upon completion of the program, lead a route sales and service team in a management position.
- Learn to maximize new business accounts, deepen penetration of existing accounts, and retain accounts.
- Lead a team of drivers, called Route Sales and Service Representatives (RSSRs), while supporting customer satisfaction and operational goals.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement savings program
- Paid sick time
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
