Benefits:

Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Paid time off

Position Overview:

Direct the day-to-day activities of the Chattanooga branch to ensure strong employee performance, excellent customer service, efficient scheduling, and continued business growth.

This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for overseeing office operations, team member management, scheduling, customer communication, sales support, invoicing, and administrative functions.

Merry Maids has served the Chattanooga area for more than 40 years. This is an established location with a long-standing customer base and a strong presence in the community.

Responsibilities:

Lead, support, and manage branch employees to maintain a professional, productive, and accountable work environment.
Help recruit, interview, hire, onboard, and train team members and office staff.
Manage employee performance, attendance, communication, coaching, and corrective action when necessary.
Create, maintain, and adjust the daily cleaning schedule to meet customer needs and maximize team productivity.
Coordinate staffing needs, call-outs, schedule changes, and customer requests throughout the workday.
Ensure team members follow company safety policies and proper work procedures.
Hold regular team meetings and safety discussions to reinforce expectations and maintain strong communication.
Oversee branch office functions, including phone service standards, customer communication, invoicing, collections, and general administration.
Assist with incoming sales opportunities, provide estimates, follow up with prospective customers, and help convert leads into recurring service.
Help implement local sales, customer retention, and marketing strategies.
Address customer concerns promptly and professionally and work to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
Maintain accurate customer, employee, scheduling, and operational records.
Monitor branch performance and help identify opportunities to improve productivity, customer retention, employee performance, and revenue.
Work closely with ownership to support the continued growth and success of the Chattanooga branch.

Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Associate or bachelor's degree in business, management, or a related field preferred, but not required
2–5 years of management or supervisory experience preferred
Experience directly supervising employees strongly preferred
Experience in a service-based business, home services, hospitality, retail management, staffing, property management, or a similar environment is helpful
Customer service and sales experience preferred
Experience managing schedules and coordinating multiple employees is strongly preferred
Strong computer skills and ability to learn new systems
Experience with Microsoft Office and Outlook preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong leadership and employee management skills
Ability to coach employees, set expectations, and hold team members accountable
Strong organizational and scheduling skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong customer service and problem-solving abilities
Comfortable handling difficult employee and customer conversations when necessary
Sales-minded with the ability to recognize opportunities and confidently communicate value to prospective customers
Detail-oriented and able to maintain accurate records and administrative processes
Dependable, professional, and able to take ownership of daily branch operations
Able to make sound decisions and respond quickly when plans change

What Success Looks Like

A successful Branch Operations Manager will build and maintain a dependable team, keep the daily schedule organized and productive, provide excellent customer service, support sales growth, keep administrative responsibilities current, and help create a positive and accountable work environment.

This is an active, hands-on management role. The Branch Operations Manager is expected to be involved in the daily operation and work closely with both employees and customers.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Disclaimer: As the owner and personnel manager of your franchised business, you have both the right and responsibility to select and control your employees, establish your employment policies and practices (including pay practices), develop your employee relations, and comply with all federal, state, and local employment laws. The information contained in these documents is provided merely for informational purposes, the use of this sample by you is not required under your franchise agreement, and this sample is intended to serve only as an aid to you in deciding how to operate your business. You are not required to use any of the information contained in this sample, but we invite and encourage you to review the information provided and incorporate into your own personnel practices any material you feel is appropriate for your operation. You are free to modify the material, of course, to reflect your individual business. Remember that employment laws and practices change over time and vary significantly from state to state, so you should consult an employment law attorney in your state to determine the appropriateness of practices, policies, and forms for your business. There is no guarantee that following the recommendation will result in business success or that your results will be the same as other franchisees or company stores. Success is determined by many factors including market conditions which may vary widely as well as individual talents and effort.

Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Looking for a fun place to work, with a flexible schedule and competitive pay? Then come live the Merry Maids™ life!

As a Merry Maids team member, you would belong to an award-winning company and be a part of our close-knit team — a team that works together to provide the best cleaning solutions and customer service to our clients. We offer paid training, excellent work/life balance and real opportunities for advancement. You may start off as a team member, but you are then able to tailor a career path that matches your interests and goals – including becoming a team captain, trainer, quality assurance supervisor or manager.

We take pleasure in improving our clients' lives by allowing them to spend more time with family or doing activities they enjoy. As trusted in-home professionals, we form strong relationships with our clients and are often considered part of their extended families.

Ready to create brighter days for you and our customers?

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This franchise is independently owned and operated by a Merry Maids® franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this location should be made directly to the franchisee, and not to The ServiceMaster Company, LLC.

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