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 that combines departmental rotations, practical experience alongside senior management, progress reporting, and company-sponsored management development workshops. Trainees learn the day-to-day work of managers and the company's business, including route sales and service. After completing the program, trainees are promoted to a management position leading their own Route Sales and Service Representative (RSSR) team. The trainee will learn to direct efforts to maximize new business accounts, increase business within existing accounts, retain accounts, support customer satisfaction, and help the team meet operational goals. Candidates must be willing to relocate during or after training to manage a team within the first three years of their career in 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 hospitality, medical, and industrial businesses across five western states. Founded in 1930 and headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, the company describes its industry as essential and recession-resistant and highlights opportunities for career advancement. The position offers a base salary of $70,304–$80,000, depending on experience, education, other qualifications, and assignment location.
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 program.
- Excellent customer service skills, strong business acumen, and effective leadership.
- Excellent work ethic, strong organization, 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.
- Previous industry experience is not required.
Responsibilities
- Complete a 30-week training program with rotations through various departments to identify a suitable area based on 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.
- After training, 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.
- Help lead Route Sales and Service Representatives to support customer satisfaction and achieve operational goals.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings program.
- Paid time off, including sick leave, holidays, and vacation.
- Full-time employment with full benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
