Account Director

Dexterra

• $80K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 years in management within facility services or related areas
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and other relevant software
  • Experience with hand-held computer technology
  • Strong track record in employee recruitment and performance management
  • Excellent communication skills for client interaction
  • Familiarity with health, safety, and environmental management systems
  • Must have a clear criminal record check

Responsibilities

  • Lead revenue growth for assigned accounts
  • Build strong client relationships through exceptional service
  • Provide strategic leadership for multiple janitorial contracts
  • Manage and inspire on-site teams for peak performance
  • Identify new business opportunities for account expansion
  • Conduct site visits and quality audits for compliance
  • Oversee resource planning and workforce optimization

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a crucial industry
  • Employee referral program available
  • Clear career advancement pathways
  • Join a growing company while others are downsizing
  • Be part of an industry leader from day one
Full Job Description
Job Description

WHAT'S THE JOB?

As an Account Director, you will lead a dedicated facilities management team and oversee the delivery of high-quality custodial services across a dynamic post-secondary campus environment. Serving as the primary point of contact for the client, you will be responsible for ensuring exceptional service delivery, managing budgets, maintaining health and safety compliance, and driving operational excellence. By fostering strong partnerships with stakeholders and leading a diverse workforce, you will play a key role in creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for faculty, staff, and visitors-while advancing your leadership career with Dexterra.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead revenue growth and ensure profitability for assigned accounts
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships through excellent service delivery
  • Provide strategic and operational leadership across a portfolio of commercial janitorial contracts within government and public sector environments.
  • Manage, mentor, and inspire on-site teams to achieve performance goals
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities to drive account growth
  • Conduct regular site visits and quality audits to ensure adherence to service and compliance standards.
  • Oversee resource planning, scheduling, and workforce optimization
  • Recruit, onboard, and train team members to support operational success
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards and quality assurance protocols
  • Drive client satisfaction and long-term account retention


Qualifications

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
  • Minimum of 2 years of management experience and directing a team in facility services or related field
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and other software applications
  • Ability to effectively use hand-held computer technology
  • Proven experience in recruiting, training, retaining and managing employee performance, including progressive discipline
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with clients at all levels
  • Ability to maintain excellent relations with People - employees, client and customers
  • Familiar with health, safety and environmental management systems
  • A clear criminal record check is required for this role.


Additional Information

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
  • Be part of an industry that's more important than ever!
  • Employee Referral Program!
  • Career advancement opportunities.
  • Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing!
  • Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader.

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