Strategic Account Manager
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Location: Dallas, TX 75217
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Job Description
Drive Performance, Build Partnerships, and Lead Security Excellence - Join GardaWorld!
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for security operations and client success? GardaWorld is seeking a driven and experienced Strategic Account Manager to oversee high-impact accounts, spearhead security initiatives, and foster lasting partnerships. This is more than just a job-it's an opportunity to lead complex projects, shape security strategies, and influence operational excellence across a diverse portfolio. With 24/7 on-call responsibility, you'll be at the heart of our mission to deliver unmatched client service, ensure contractual compliance, and guide teams through challenges with confidence.
If you're a proactive problem-solver with a sharp business mind and a commitment to performance, we want to hear from you!
What's in it for You
Your Qualifications:
Competencies:
Ideal Skills, Characteristics, & Experiences:
GardaWorld: Make the World a Safer Place
In the United States, GardaWorld Security remains the only guarding security company to be Certified by Great Place to Work. This could be more than a job - 26% of our corporate employees started as frontline workers.
GardaWorld Security is a global champion in sophisticated and tailored security solutions, employing and training highly skilled and dedicated professionals across the globe, offering a wealth of opportunities to individuals looking to gain experience and develop professionally in a growing industry.
It is the policy of GardaWorld Security Services to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability in accordance with applicable federal laws. In addition, GardaWorld Security Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to hiring, placement, assignment, promotion, termination, layoffs, recalls, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. It is also the policy of GardaWorld Security Services not to honor requests that employees be assigned on the basis of sex or any other classification protected by law, unless such request is based on a bona fide occupational qualification for that assignment.
Drive Performance, Build Partnerships, and Lead Security Excellence - Join GardaWorld!
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for security operations and client success? GardaWorld is seeking a driven and experienced Strategic Account Manager to oversee high-impact accounts, spearhead security initiatives, and foster lasting partnerships. This is more than just a job-it's an opportunity to lead complex projects, shape security strategies, and influence operational excellence across a diverse portfolio. With 24/7 on-call responsibility, you'll be at the heart of our mission to deliver unmatched client service, ensure contractual compliance, and guide teams through challenges with confidence.
If you're a proactive problem-solver with a sharp business mind and a commitment to performance, we want to hear from you!
What's in it for You
- Competitive Salary: $80,000 to $90,000 / year + bonus eligibity
- Work Site Location: Dallas, TX
- Set Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position may require long hours and weekend work.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, 401(k) with employer matching contributions, paid time off (PTO) policy, paid holidays, disability coverage, and life insurance options.
- Career Growth: Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld
- Travel: This role may necessitate travel to different regions, potentially involving overnight stays. It may also require regular visits between various work locations.
- Availability for on-call duty 24/7 to address any client or team issues and emergencies, along with arranging alternate support during any absences.
- Responsible for the maintenance and update of all business databases, such as CRM and ERP systems.
- Guarantees consistent operations across the portfolio through routine communications with key client contacts and local GardaWorld Branch Teams.
- Conducts periodic reviews of MSA compliance at both branch and site levels as necessary.
- Establishes and nurtures strategic relationships for the development of principal accounts, client contacts, and partnerships with local GardaWorld Branch Teams.
- Formulates, executes, and assesses comprehensive security and crisis management strategies.
- Vigilantly oversees client billing processes, including DSO assessments and follow-ups on overdue payments.
- Maintains current Client Summary Forms (CSF) and Account Summary Forms (ASF) on record.
- Seeks out enhancements to the client's security program to fortify a lasting, positive relationship.
- Comprehends, fulfills, and upholds the contracted KPIs for the account client.
- Skillfully navigates customers through intricate integration projects, contracts, RFPs, and the onboarding sequence.
- Takes charge of data analysis and the preparation of internal reports for client management.
- Provides precise and prompt pricing estimates in collaboration with the local branch and executive sponsor.
- Prepares and delivers comprehensive client-focused presentations, including KPI/Truth Report Presentations, Action Plans, and Customer presentations.
Your Qualifications:
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Able to pass an extensive screening process
- 5+ years of successful experience in security operations management.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in railway security is preferred
Competencies:
- Exceptional leadership, analytical skills, and multitasking ability
- Proficient in relationship-building, communication, and detail-oriented tasks
- Professional, self-motivated, and skilled in Microsoft Office and CRM software
- Strategic thinking, financial analysis, and business acumen
- Experienced in project management and resilient under pressure
- Ethical practice, teamwork, and high-performance culture
- Skilled in crafting reports, instructional materials, and standard operating guidelines
Ideal Skills, Characteristics, & Experiences:
- Leadership and relationship-building
- Analytical and strategic thinking
- Communication (written and verbal) and client service
- Project management and multitasking
- Financial analysis and forecasting
- Microsoft Office and CRM software proficiency
GardaWorld: Make the World a Safer Place
In the United States, GardaWorld Security remains the only guarding security company to be Certified by Great Place to Work. This could be more than a job - 26% of our corporate employees started as frontline workers.
GardaWorld Security is a global champion in sophisticated and tailored security solutions, employing and training highly skilled and dedicated professionals across the globe, offering a wealth of opportunities to individuals looking to gain experience and develop professionally in a growing industry.
It is the policy of GardaWorld Security Services to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability in accordance with applicable federal laws. In addition, GardaWorld Security Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to hiring, placement, assignment, promotion, termination, layoffs, recalls, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. It is also the policy of GardaWorld Security Services not to honor requests that employees be assigned on the basis of sex or any other classification protected by law, unless such request is based on a bona fide occupational qualification for that assignment.