NOW HIRING: Account Director
Compensation: $140,000-$150,000 per year
SBM is a global organization revolutionizing facilities maintenance and soft services through our innovative technology. We provide scalable solutions and empower our people through technology to meet the needs of every client to the highest standards and uniqueness of each building.
We're searching for a dynamic Account Director with experience in operations and account management and can lead their assigned portfolio to consistent success through strategy, leadership and a deep understanding of our vision and mission.
Job Overview
The Account Director plays a key role in leading efforts to achieve organic growth goals. Account Directors will also focus on developing and implementing strategies for the retention of existing business by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate managers.
Roles & Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.
Deliver value to SBM customers in an impactful way to promote advocacy and align with SBM’s established growth plan
Provide leadership and direction to support existing program retention and organic growth to meet individual account and corporate growth goals
Ensure all sites within the portfolio maintain compliance with contractual agreements, SBM’s internal performance management system (4Insite), standardized processes, corporate departments, and company initiatives
Adhere to all required customer and internal reporting requirements, including but not limited to internal growth and status updates, customer-facing business reviews, and monthly portfolio updates
Travel is required to assess site performance levels and health of relationship
Seek service enhancements to streamline operations, deliver efficiencies, and improve the customer experience
Proactively assess customer and industry trends to identify opportunities to innovate and introduce next-level solutions across customer portfolio
Understand and effectively communicate the vision, mission, and value propositions of SBM and all corporate departments
Work interdepartmentally to support operational excellence and growth opportunities
Manage leadership succession planning through regular evaluation of site and portfolio leadership competency to ensure continuous and scalable growth
Conduct management meetings to order reinforce ownership, connection, and incentivization through all employee levels
Perform other duties, as assigned
Qualification
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Education and/ or Experience
Level I - Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, or a related field from a four-year college or university with 5-8 years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Level II - Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, or a related field from a four-year college or university with 8+ years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
May be required to have a valid driver’s license.
Skills/Abilities
Ability to set SBM apart by creating an exceptional experience for internal teams and customers.
Dynamic communication skills required to effectively present to internal teams and external customers.
Ability to develop PowerPoint presentations and report documents with effective messaging.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning, and directing work; performance evaluations; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Ensure employees are properly trained on tasks and safety requirements.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Benefits:SBM offers comprehensive benefit packages. For information about SBM's benefits, please visit SBM's website at:
www.sbmmanagement.com/careers Careers – SBM
SBM Management Services, LP and its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity workplaces. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, sex, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Management or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5-8 years of relevant experience (Level I) or 8+ years (Level II) in operations/account management
- Experience leading account portfolios to drive retention and organic growth
- Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience (hiring, performance management, succession planning)
- Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to develop PowerPoint presentations and reports
- Willingness and ability to travel to client sites to assess performance and relationships
- May be required to have a valid driver's license
SBM Management Services, LP Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SBM Management Services, LP and has not been reviewed or approved by SBM Management Services, LP.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, holidays, and sick days are commonly included for eligible roles. Availability is described as broad, though accrual and specific rules vary by position and location.
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Affordable Benefits — Health insurance is often viewed as reasonably priced where offered. Medical, dental, and vision coverage are described as part of the package for many full-time roles.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) is available, with employer matching mentioned in some programs. Retirement options are presented as a standard component for eligible full-time and management employees.
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What We Do
SBM was founded in 1982 in Sacramento, California by Charles Somers (CEO) and Don Tracy (EVP), providing service to the entire Northern California region. With the addition of Ron Alvarado as a partner in 1993, SBM embarked on its national expansion outside of California. Today, SBM employs more than 9,000 individuals servicing more than 350 million square feet throughout North America, Latin America, and Asia. Our success has been a direct result of SBM's proven performance, technology, service quality, and cost savings record that has led to new business opportunities, as well as organic growth among our existing customer base. Our market sectors include corporate headquarters, manufacturing, hospital/healthcare, pharmaceutical, defense, education, high-tech, sports and entertainment facilities and distribution.








