Account Manager

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POSITION: Account Manager
LOCATION: Acheson , Alberta 
PAY: $23 per hour
SHIFT: Full Time -  Monday to Friday - 0600 -1400 

OVERVIEW:

The Account Manager is accountable for day-to-day operations of an assigned account, including management and professional development of security personnel. The Account Manager will build, improve, and maintain relationships with clients and employees: develop and retain staff; coordinate needed support services and solve problems to effectively run the account. This role is responsible for meeting or exceeding financial and operational goals; provide quality customer service. The Account Manager maintains or oversees maintenance of weekly operating schedules, completion of payroll for assigned security personnel and provides afterhour emergency response as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Alberta security guard license.
• College degree in Criminal Justice, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum of two (2) years of business management/operations/supervisory experience (depending on size/scope of client)
• Experience in hiring, developing, motivating, and retaining quality staff
• Ability to develop and grow customer relationships
• Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills
• Ability to work in a team-oriented management environment with the ability to work independently
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, complex situations, a diverse team of employees and client requirements on an ongoing basis
• Key Competencies: Staff Management, Financial Management, Integrity, Problem Solving, Conflict Management, Time Management, Customer Focus, Timely Decision Making, Motivating and Directing Others, Drive for Results

RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Supervise the day-to-day security operations of an assigned client site
• Manage a team of security officers, site and/or shift supervisors including hiring/selection, scheduling, payroll,training, coaching, development, and support
• Ensure the client site is provided with high quality security services to protect people and property
• Build, improve, and maintain effective relationships with both client and employees
• Coordinate necessary support services to effectively manage client site to meet or exceed financial and operational goals and provide quality customer service
• Assure regular communication of issues or program with client
• Handle any escalated security issues or emergency situations appropriately
• Other management responsibilities as determined by leadership
• Communicate staffing needs via Requisition Form; assist recruiters in identifying, interviewing, and hiring quality candidates
• Develop staff in both technical and professional skills through performance management (coaching, counseling, disciplining, MSO training, annual formal performance evaluations, recognition, etc.)
• Assure that employee grievances are heard and resolved (with help from appropriate support employees, as required) and that personnel records are updated and accurate (Change of Status forms, rosters, etc.)
  
• Assure communication of policies, company announcements and job openings through a consistently updated READ file at each site
  
• Meet all contractual scheduled hours with a minimum of unbilled overtime
  
• Coordinate and/or conduct site-specific on-the-job training, client-specific training, and annual refresher training for security personnel, as well as meet Allied Universal’s corporate training standards
  
• Develop / maintain operational procedures so that a valid, site-specific OPM and post orders are always available for emergency reference by the security staff
  
• Manage uniforms, equipment, supplies, and vehicles utilized at the account(s), maintaining appropriate inventories and maintenance checklists
  
• Take a proactive role in communicating with the client and meeting his needs; meet with regularly, listen to issues, provide security and technical expertise and solutions. Ensure complete customer satisfaction
• Capably utilize WinTeam for scheduling and billing, and to produce reports (such as Scheduling Activity, invoice Aging by tiers, Training Summary and Training Detail reports) that require interpretation and action for effective business management
  
• Enforce Allied Universal policies as outlined in the handbooks, executive memos and on the portal

BENEFITS :

• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits 
• Paid training and development programs.

DISCLAIMER :

As part of our standard hiring process, all candidates being considered for employment with Allied Universal are required to undergo a background check. This background check may include, but is not limited to, criminal history, employment verification, education verification, and professional references.