Client Service Manager - Kelowna (Equest)

Overview Paladin Security: Making the World a Safer and Friendlier Place because we CARE !

Do you have superior customer service skills and a passion for helping people? Are you able to think quickly on your feet and defuse difficult situations? Your track record of handling a great deal of responsibility combined with your varied life experience and enthusiasm for a job well done make you an ideal candidate for our team! The Paladin Difference starts with our officers; we're the best because we hire the best. We believe in promoting from within, respecting people and their differences, providing high quality service and always having fun! If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we want to meet you! Job Skills / Requirements

POSITION: Client Service Manager

REPORTS TO: Operations Manager

Overview

This position is responsible for managing a portfolio of clients and all aspects of Paladin business within that portfolio. This includes not only being the main point of client contact, but also managing the security team that works within the portfolio. The Client Service Manager will regularly be meeting with clients and security staff to ensure that everyone's needs are met.

Key Accountabilities

• Provides motivational and disciplinary discussions with all staff assigned within the portfolio as needed.
• Develops and promotes Paladin's business where possible in a professional and positive manner.
• Ensures that all services provided by staff assigned within the portfolio are delivered in accordance with the client's wishes and best interests and in accordance with Paladin's Code of Ethics.
• Responds to communications from clients or staff in a timely manner. Performs other duties as requested to assist with corporate and/or branch needs.
• Performs evaluations of staff assigned to sites on an as needed basis and in accordance with company policies.
• Performs interviews and meets all new staff being considered for sites within the portfolio.
• Communicates appropriate information to Operations and/or the Field Manager as needed to ensure that any outstanding issues are dealt with in a timely fashion.
• Supports Human Resources to ensure sufficient resources are available to meet the company's obligations.
• Monitors all accounts receivable of clients within the portfolio and assists accounting when needed to ensure all accounts are kept up to date.
• Remains on-call to act as an after-hours resource for emergencies. Ensures the Human Resources Manager, Scheduling Manager, and the Operations Manager are aware of the number and types of individuals needed at your sites to ensure overtime is kept to a minimum.
• Ensures that there are thorough Site Training and Employee Orientation programs in place at all sites within the portfolio and that all newly-assigned staff demonstrates competence on site.
• Ensures all staff within his/her portfolio has adequate training based on industry, corporate and client standards.
• Ensures all sites have up to date and complete Site Orders both in hard copy on site and in digital copy on the network server.
• Develops and maintains excellent relationships with the clients in the portfolio.
• Reports regularly to the Operations Manager on matters of company or client interest or significant events.
• Ensures that there are adequate numbers of trained security staff to meet all of Paladin's contractual obligations within the portfolio of business.
• Analyzes business margins on a contract-by-contract basis to ensure the portfolio of business remains profitable. Margins will be reviewed on a monthly basis at a minimum.
• Monitors Incident Reports and takes appropriate action on the reports that are related to sites within the portfolio.
• Assists in negotiating billing rates with the clients in the portfolio to ensure they remain consistent with expected margins.
• Develops and maintains frequent security evaluations of client facilities and ensures appropriate recommendations are made to clients so that their security needs are met.
• Ensures clients and tenants of the client are aware of and satisfied with the services provided and offered by the company.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

• Must have working knowledge of appropriate legislation and provincial/national standards on building codes, security, and protection of privacy.
• Applicants must also have a valid class 5 driver's license and a vehicle that will be used for work purposes.
• A diploma in Security Management, Criminology or related discipline would be an asset.
• The successful applicant will be willing to join industry professional associations and have a desire to learn through professional certification processes.
• Successful applicant must have a minimum of 2 years' experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity, preferably in a Security setting, or a combination of experience and relevant experience and education.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism in all situations.
• Proven ability to effectively supervise and manage people.
• Ability to lead, plan, organize, delegate and problem solve.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to function effectively in a highly dynamic environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, including delivering presentations to groups.

Salary - 60,000 - 75,000

Education Requirements (Any) High School Diploma/GED Additional Information / Benefits

Paladin Security has a diverse workforce. We believe in and are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. Paladin Security is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants that are short listed will be contacted for an interview. Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Employment Verification

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