Service Management Trainee

Mission Linen•Chino, CA

About The Position

Mission Linen Supply is hiring Service Management Trainees for its operating plants in California and Arizona. The 30-week training program combines rotations across departments with support from senior management, progress reports, and company-sponsored management development workshops. Trainees learn managers’ day-to-day work and the different aspects of the business. After completing the program, they will be promoted to a management position leading a route sales and service team of Route Sales and Service Representatives (RSSRs). The role focuses on developing the ability to lead a team, deliver strong customer service, and achieve operational goals. Trainees learn to maximize new business accounts, deepen relationships with existing accounts, and retain customers. Candidates must be willing to relocate during or after training to manage their own team within the first three years of their career to qualify for the program. Previous industry experience is not required. Mission Linen Supply is a family-owned, privately held provider of linen, uniform, and facility service products serving businesses across five western states. The company describes its industry as essential and recession-resistant, with opportunities for career advancement. The position is full-time and offers a base salary of $70,304–$80,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and location, along with benefits.

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 of the career.
Excellent customer service skills, strong business acumen, and effective leadership.
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 areas that match 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.
Learn to direct efforts to maximize new business accounts, deepen penetration of existing accounts, and retain accounts.