Desk manager job description
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Desk manager requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in desk manager job postings.
Sample desk manager requirements
- Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in business administration or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of project management software.
- Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Sample required desk manager soft skills
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate responsibilities effectively.
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Desk manager job description example 1
Synchrony Financial desk manager job description
Role Summary/Purpose:
Support internal buyers/requestors and suppliers across all business functions in the enterprise. This role will be responsible for coordinating, evaluating and analyzing competitive events while maintaining and enforcing proper controls and compliance
Essential Responsibilities:
Act as Procurement liaison for internal buyers/requesters and suppliers across all business functions Work cross-functionally with S2P team to enhance and streamline processes Monitor, review and enforce Procurement and Sourcing controls and compliance Provide second level (Tier-2) Customer Care service levels Monitor and review process workflows to ensure timely requisition submissions Create and enforce controls/requirements in the competitive bidding process Coordinate, evaluate, analyze, and communicate results for existing supplier competitive events Coordinate, evaluate, analyze, and communicate procurement requests for Contingent LaborCoordinate and communicate competitive event to auction Synchrony debt Communicate and establish catalogs for procurement of goods and services Utilize Coupa Advantage to procure pre-negotiated goods and services Document and communicate new and existing supplier invitations Coordinate and assist in the analysis of new supplier RFx Events
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Commerce or similar business-related experience Minimum of 5 years Procurement or Sourcing experience Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Experience and proficiency with Coupa Procurement software For Internal Applicants: Understand the criteria or mandatory skills required for the role, before applying.Inform your Manager or HRM before applying for any role on Workday.Ensure that your Professional Profile is updated (fields such as Education, Prior experience, Other skills) and it is mandatory to upload your updated resume (Word or PDF format) Must not be any corrective action plan (First Formal/Final Formal, PIP) Employees who have completed 18 months in the organization and 12 months in current role and level are only eligible. Level 8+ employees can apply
Desired Characteristics:
Advanced analytical and negotiation skills Experience coordinating and managing competitive events Experience managing Contingent Labor processes Effective project management skills with ability to manage multiple stakeholders Experience with Oracle or similar ERP system
Grade/Level: 09
Job Family Group:
Sourcing
Support internal buyers/requestors and suppliers across all business functions in the enterprise. This role will be responsible for coordinating, evaluating and analyzing competitive events while maintaining and enforcing proper controls and compliance
Essential Responsibilities:
Act as Procurement liaison for internal buyers/requesters and suppliers across all business functions Work cross-functionally with S2P team to enhance and streamline processes Monitor, review and enforce Procurement and Sourcing controls and compliance Provide second level (Tier-2) Customer Care service levels Monitor and review process workflows to ensure timely requisition submissions Create and enforce controls/requirements in the competitive bidding process Coordinate, evaluate, analyze, and communicate results for existing supplier competitive events Coordinate, evaluate, analyze, and communicate procurement requests for Contingent LaborCoordinate and communicate competitive event to auction Synchrony debt Communicate and establish catalogs for procurement of goods and services Utilize Coupa Advantage to procure pre-negotiated goods and services Document and communicate new and existing supplier invitations Coordinate and assist in the analysis of new supplier RFx Events
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Commerce or similar business-related experience Minimum of 5 years Procurement or Sourcing experience Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Experience and proficiency with Coupa Procurement software For Internal Applicants: Understand the criteria or mandatory skills required for the role, before applying.Inform your Manager or HRM before applying for any role on Workday.Ensure that your Professional Profile is updated (fields such as Education, Prior experience, Other skills) and it is mandatory to upload your updated resume (Word or PDF format) Must not be any corrective action plan (First Formal/Final Formal, PIP) Employees who have completed 18 months in the organization and 12 months in current role and level are only eligible. Level 8+ employees can apply
Desired Characteristics:
Advanced analytical and negotiation skills Experience coordinating and managing competitive events Experience managing Contingent Labor processes Effective project management skills with ability to manage multiple stakeholders Experience with Oracle or similar ERP system
Grade/Level: 09
Job Family Group:
Sourcing
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Desk manager job description example 2
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa desk manager job description
A holistic approach to wellness.
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa in Summerville is one of the busiest locations in a network of over 500 locations nationwide. Along with our new location in Mount Pleasant, we are growing in the Charleston region.
We are currently seeking an energetic and reliable Assistant Desk Manager to help us run our operation!
Are people often impressed with your organizational skills? Would you consider yourself to be an enthusiastic individual with a drive for success? Are you a self-proclaimed “self-starter”?
This position is designed for people who are interested in learning about the wellness industry and growing in their career. Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1-2 years of sales and customer service experience.
Please join us if you:
• Have a great personality and excellent interpersonal skills!
• Are passionate about sales and working with people.
• Can bring energy and enthusiasm to the table.
• Have the drive to promote the health and wellness benefits of both massage therapy and facials
• Have experience handling administrative tasks including (but not limited to) payroll, scheduling, inventory management, and sales reporting.
• Are looking for a flexible schedule.
• Have spa experience! Spa experience is a plus, but not required! We will teach you everything you need to know to be successful in the spa industry.
What’s in it for you?
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa in Summerville is one of the busiest locations in a network of over 500 locations nationwide. Along with our new location in Mount Pleasant, we are growing in the Charleston region.
We are currently seeking an energetic and reliable Assistant Desk Manager to help us run our operation!
Are people often impressed with your organizational skills? Would you consider yourself to be an enthusiastic individual with a drive for success? Are you a self-proclaimed “self-starter”?
This position is designed for people who are interested in learning about the wellness industry and growing in their career. Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1-2 years of sales and customer service experience.
Please join us if you:
• Have a great personality and excellent interpersonal skills!
• Are passionate about sales and working with people.
• Can bring energy and enthusiasm to the table.
• Have the drive to promote the health and wellness benefits of both massage therapy and facials
• Have experience handling administrative tasks including (but not limited to) payroll, scheduling, inventory management, and sales reporting.
• Are looking for a flexible schedule.
• Have spa experience! Spa experience is a plus, but not required! We will teach you everything you need to know to be successful in the spa industry.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive Compensation - hourly wage PLUS commissions/bonuses
- Full Health Benefits - Medical(25 hours), Dental and Vision (20 hours)
- Growth opportunities
- Paid Time Off
- Referral Bonuses
- Contests - do you want to put your sales skills to the test? See what we have in store!
- Career Advancement - You have the potential for rapid advancement, including management roles, based on performance.
- Ongoing Training - We are ALWAYS learning and improving.
- Flexible Hours - Whether you are working part-time or full-time, your busy lifestyle is on our mind!
- Positive and Professional Work Environment - We like to have fun and keep work interesting. We hope you do too!
- Employee Discounts - Who wouldn’t want discounts on products, services, AND gift cards?
I acknowledge that I am applying for employment with an independently owned and operated Hand and Stone franchisee, a separate company and employer from Hand and Stone Franchise Corp. and any of its affiliates or subsidiaries. I understand that each independent franchisee is solely responsible for all decisions relating to employees including and without limitation hiring and termination, benefits, compensation, day to day activities, and terms or conditions of employment. Hand and Stone Franchise Corp. does not accept, review or store my application. Any questions about my application or the hiring process must be directed to the locally owned and operated Hand and Stone franchisee.
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Desk manager job description example 3
ServiceNow desk manager job description
Company
Work matters. It's where we spend a third of our lives. And the workplace of the future is going to be a great place. We're dedicated to bringing that to life for people everywhere. That's why we put people at the heart of everything we do.
People matter. Our people have a passion for learning, building, and innovating. Whether you're an engineer, a sales professional, a finance professional, or anything in-between, our roles aim to provide each person with meaningful impact and plenty of space to grow.
Come join the Subscription Deal Desk Team and play a key advisory role in proposing viable deal structures for our customers while addressing the needs of internal corporate stakeholders, maximizing revenue, and helping increase the productivity of our sales teams.
Role
This individual contributor role will collaborate with the US Federal field sales organization and others to close complex, non-standard revenue deals in accordance with company policies and guidelines.
What you get to do in this role:
Be a trusted advisor and influencer to the field Sales team, collaborating on pricing, product, and commercial business terms for complex, non-standard transactions
Actively participate in deal reviews with prospects, sales teams, and management
Serve as an escalation point for non-standard terms and provide approvals or propose alternatives to help move deals forward
Cultivate internal relationships with all levels of the sales organization
Collaborate across geographies and with multiple groups, such as Revenue Accounting, Sales Operations, Legal, Pricing, Product Management, and License & Use Verification to help facilitate the deal process
Apply accounting principles to draft and review contract language and deal structures to ensure revenue recognition treatment will be most advantageous to the company
Advise to ensure that resolution of customer satisfaction issues are acceptable under company policies
Advise to ensure contract pricing structures represent a fair value of exchange for both ServiceNow and customers
Identify and make recommendations for process improvements; assist with ad hoc projects such as CPQ/CLM implementation enhancements and programs unique to US Federal business
Work matters. It's where we spend a third of our lives. And the workplace of the future is going to be a great place. We're dedicated to bringing that to life for people everywhere. That's why we put people at the heart of everything we do.
People matter. Our people have a passion for learning, building, and innovating. Whether you're an engineer, a sales professional, a finance professional, or anything in-between, our roles aim to provide each person with meaningful impact and plenty of space to grow.
Come join the Subscription Deal Desk Team and play a key advisory role in proposing viable deal structures for our customers while addressing the needs of internal corporate stakeholders, maximizing revenue, and helping increase the productivity of our sales teams.
Role
This individual contributor role will collaborate with the US Federal field sales organization and others to close complex, non-standard revenue deals in accordance with company policies and guidelines.
What you get to do in this role:
Be a trusted advisor and influencer to the field Sales team, collaborating on pricing, product, and commercial business terms for complex, non-standard transactions
Actively participate in deal reviews with prospects, sales teams, and management
Serve as an escalation point for non-standard terms and provide approvals or propose alternatives to help move deals forward
Cultivate internal relationships with all levels of the sales organization
Collaborate across geographies and with multiple groups, such as Revenue Accounting, Sales Operations, Legal, Pricing, Product Management, and License & Use Verification to help facilitate the deal process
Apply accounting principles to draft and review contract language and deal structures to ensure revenue recognition treatment will be most advantageous to the company
Advise to ensure that resolution of customer satisfaction issues are acceptable under company policies
Advise to ensure contract pricing structures represent a fair value of exchange for both ServiceNow and customers
Identify and make recommendations for process improvements; assist with ad hoc projects such as CPQ/CLM implementation enhancements and programs unique to US Federal business
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024