Area Service Manager Chicago, IL 65K-75K

Location: Chicago IL (On-site)

Compensation: $65000-$75000 base plus profit sharing and a revenue kicker bonus full benefits and 401(k) with company match and non-elective employer contribution

Employment: Full-time permanent (direct hire)

An established route-based service company is hiring an Area Service Manager to lead service operations and grow revenue across its local area. This is the principal service leadership role for the area: keeping customers satisfied renewing contracts and growing the business.

What Youll Own

- Lead a multi-tier service team (managers supervisors and route service representatives) including recruiting hiring coaching reviews and accountability

- Meet regularly with key customers to assess service levels uncover needs and drive corrective actions

- Retain and grow the customer base through relationship-building and contract renewals

- Hit area goals for budget customer retention revenue and profit growth and material control

- Help set area pricing and contract-term strategy by market segment

- Protect company resources including team material and fleet and step in operationally when routes need coverage

What Youll Bring

- Proven leadership of a large multi-tier service team including supervisors and front-line reps with full accountability up to terminations

- Direct recruiting interviewing and hiring experience

- Ownership of operational metrics: budget customer retention revenue/profit growth and/or material control

- Strong negotiation and customer-facing communication

- A valid drivers license with a clean driving record

- Willingness to work 48-52 hours per week with occasional Saturdays

Nice to Have

- Uniform linen or medical-laundry route-service background (strong leaders from logistics or field service such as FedEx-style operations also do well here)

- College degree

Note: this role requires passing a background check and a hair-follicle drug test (no THC).

If you are a hands-on service-operations leader who can build a team keep customers loyal and grow an area this is a high-ownership seat with real bonus upside.