Job Title: Account Manager
Location: Greensboro, NC (Servicing Greensboro & Charlotte)
Details: W2, Full-Time, On-site, up to 50% Travel
Vanguard Cleaning Systems is seeking a highly motivated Franchise Account Manager to support our network of independently owned Franchisees and manage client accounts. This role focuses on franchisee success, customer satisfaction, and business growth through relationship-building, service optimization, and consultative support.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $70,000–$80,000 (commensurate with experience)
- Performance Bonus Opportunities
- Travel Allowance
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong relationships by serving as the primary liaison between customers and franchisees, providing ongoing coaching, support, and clear communication to ensure alignment and satisfaction
- Lead new customer onboarding and conduct regular site visits to uphold service quality, consistently responding with urgency and accountability to customer and franchisee needs for timely issue resolution and high-level support
- Drive revenue growth through upselling, supply sales, and promotion of special services
- Support account onboarding alongside Sales and Business Development teams.
- Utilize Salesforce CRM to document interactions, manage visit cadences, and track service outcomes
- Educate customers on industry trends, equipment, and chemical innovations while staying current on best practices through ongoing training and webinars
- Encourage and facilitate Google review submissions as part of customer engagement efforts
- Perform light office management duties as assigned
Requirements
- 3+ years in commercial cleaning or account management
- Experience using CRM software (Salesforce preferred)
- Technologically proficient with Microsoft 365 and mobile apps
- Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and organizational skills
- Strong leadership qualities and a proactive approach
- Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
- Must reside within commuting distance to Greensboro, NC
Preferred Attributes
- Experience in commercial cleaning or facilities management
- Proven success in customer relationship or franchise development roles
- Ability to lead team meetings and coach peers or junior reps
Why Join Vanguard Cleaning Systems?
At Vanguard Cleaning Systems, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that champions franchisee success and customer excellence. This is your opportunity to make a real impact by mentoring business owners, driving service innovation, and growing strategic partnerships.
Apply now to be a key part of our growing Brand Services team and help shape the future of commercial cleaning services across North Carolina.
The available position is with an independently owned and operated Vanguard Cleaning Systems® Master Franchise. Vanguard Cleaning Systems, Inc. is not responsible for the content of any position listing by a Vanguard Cleaning Systems® Master Franchisee.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Account management: 5 years (Required)
- CRM software: 5 years (Required)
- Customer retention: 5 years (Required)
- Relationship building: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
