Operations Manager In-Training

1-800-GOT-JUNK?
Fort Myers, FL
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Operations Manager In-Training with leadership experience will find this hands-on, field-based role in the home services industry.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with prior management or logistics experience and a customer-centric mindset
    — “1+ years in management, logistics, sales, or dispatch”
  • Individuals who thrive in a field-based, high-energy role with direct customer interaction
    — “Close sales with residential and commercial customers on-site”
  • Professionals ready to grow into a leadership role with clear career progression
    — “clear path to Operations Manager”

Things to consider

  • The role demands physical capability to lift 50+ lbs repeatedly and work in the field.
    — “Ability to lift 50+ lbs repeatedly”
  • There is a significant time commitment with 1 weekend and 3-4 weekday shifts.
    — “1 weekend shift and 3-4 weekday shifts expectations”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience leading teams and improving service quality in your resume and interviews.
    — “Lead and train a team of drivers and crew members”
  • Emphasize your ability to manage inventory and compliance, as these are critical responsibilities.
    — “Manage equipment, inventory, and compliance”
  • Showcase your proficiency in Microsoft Office and how it supports operational tracking.
    — “Proficient in Microsoft Office”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • team performance improvement
  • customer satisfaction
Typical background
managementlogisticssales

Skills & requirements

Required

LeadershipTrainingSalesLogisticsCommunication

Preferred

ManagementInventory Management

Stack & domain

ManagementLogisticsSalesDispatchCustomer ServiceTeam LeadershipPerformance MetricsEquipment ManagementInventory ManagementComplianceMicrosoft OfficeLeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkAbility To Lift 50+ LbsAbility To Work In A High-energy EnvironmentAbility To Work In A Fast-paced EnvironmentAbility To Work In A TeamJunk RemovalHome Services

About the role

Original posting from 1-800-GOT-JUNK? via Greenhouse

Ready to build a high-energy career where every day is different? Join our Field Sales & Service Team and help us deliver exceptional customer moments and powerful service experiences. We're Southwind— the highest-performing 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchise group — built on integrity, accountability, and investing in people.

1-800-GOT-JUNK? is hiring an Operations Manager In-Training to join our Naples team! This is a hands-on leadership role with a clear path to Operations Manager. We're looking for driven, outgoing individuals ready to lead a team and grow fast.

Location: Fort Myers, FL; proudly serving the greater Naples area!

Pay: $23–$30/hr+ (15/hr base + Profit Sharing + Tips) 

-Overtime as need

Responsibilities:

Lead and train a team of drivers and crew members 

Oversee daily junk removal operations 

Close sales with residential and commercial customers on-site 

Track performance metrics and improve service quality

Manage equipment, inventory, and compliance  

Work in the field alongside your team as needed

Requirements:

1+ years in management, logistics, sales, or dispatch

21+ years of age with a valid driver's license

Ability to lift 50+ lbs repeatedly

Strong leadership and communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Benefits:

Competitive pay: base hourly + profit share + bonuses & Tips

Health insurance and retirement plans

Paid training and full-time hours

Real growth — we promote from within!

Schedule:

8–12 hour shifts

1 weekend shift and 3-4 weekday shifts expectations

Apply Today! Start your career with 1-800-GOT-JUNK? and be part of a team that helps people every day. Southwind encourages team members to lead with innovation and purpose. We're a company built on *integrity, teamwork, and ongoing development.* Join us and help redefine home services.

Our Mission Statement: Anything is possible. Invest in people. Change the world.

This job description outlines the key responsibilities, qualifications, and skills required for the Customer

Experience Leader position at Southwind, the owners of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?. The specific responsibilities and

qualifications may vary based on the company's needs and industry requirements.

Southwind and its group of companies are proud to be an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran-friendly

employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Southwind encourages team members to lead with innovation and purpose. We're a company built on integrity, teamwork, and ongoing development. Join us and help redefine home services. Apply Now!

Source: 1-800-GOT-JUNK? careers (Greenhouse)

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