Account Director

Dexterra

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

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of management experience in facility services or related fields
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and relevant software applications
  • Experience with hand-held computer technology
  • Background in recruiting, training, and performance management
  • Strong communication skills for professional interactions
  • Ability to maintain excellent relationships with employees and clients
  • Familiarity with health, safety, and environmental standards
  • Clear criminal record check required for this role.

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 for commercial janitorial contracts
  • Manage, mentor, and inspire on-site teams to achieve performance goals
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities for account growth
  • Conduct regular site visits and quality audits for service compliance
  • Oversee resource planning, scheduling, and workforce optimization
  • Recruit, onboard, and train staff to support operational success
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards and quality assurance protocols
  • Drive client satisfaction and account retention.

Benefits

  • Join an essential industry experiencing growth
  • Participate in an Employee Referral Program
  • Access career advancement opportunities
  • Be part of a growing company amid industry changes
  • Join a leader in the field 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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