AIM Magazine 2016 | Page 19

Opportunities for career advancement include service supervisor , production supervisor , service sales manager , sales and many other positions .
Paige McPeake , Service Sales Manager , moved to the Springdale office recently . She joined the Cintas Management Trainee program after graduating from the University of Central Arkansas .
“ My main responsibility is to build goodwill with our customers , making sure they are being taken care of ,” McPeake said . “ I am also responsible for adding and growing the customer base and securing renewals .”
She also helps with the staffing for the service department . Hiring is a demanding process , she said . The company looks for people with experience . The job requires a sales element , people who like to be out and about , and has a physical side . All of those requirements can be a challenge to meet , she added .
Such classes help employees keep totals for work , understand how the company operates , aid with customer communication , and assist with keeping finances in line , Figueroa said .
McPeake recommended adding marketing , computer , Excel and speech classes . Some positions also require a college degree .
“ If you can ’ t communicate well , it ’ s difficult to move up ,” McPeake said .
McPeake recommended starting with a company , like Cintas , that offers employees the potential to move up , instead of working in the same position forever .
In some companies , the starting pay may be a little less , but employees may have more future opportunities . Go with that company , she added .
Opportunities are plentiful in Cintas ’ 400 U . S . facilities - that includes six manufacturing centers and eight distribution centers . Cintas is headquartered in Cincinnati , Ohio . It has locations across Arkansas in Springdale , Harrison , Fort Smith , Little Rock and Searcy .
The company offers a great employee benefits package , Hammock said . Benefits include medical and dental insurance , paid vacation and holidays and a stock ownership plan .
We are always trying to grow the team , Hammock said . “ Our interview process involves multiple interviews allowing candidates to interact with several leaders at the location ,” she said .
Cintas is looking for career-oriented candidates seeking a long-term future , Hammock said . Applicants are told what the expectations are for the jobs and even get to try out the position they ’ re applying for .
Applications can be submitted online at cintas . jobs or at a computer available at the plant located at 580 N . Monitor Road in Springdale .
“ The only thing stopping you from reaching your goals is yourself ,” Figueroa said .
“ We have applicants spend a day in the position they applied for as part of the interview process ,” Hammock said . “ We want candidates to see what an average day is like so that they are not surprised and have an understanding of the job requirements .”
“ We look for someone who gives attention to detail and has a steady work history with logical moves to another job ,” she said .
People interested in applying at Cintas should consider taking math , business , communications and personal accounting classes .
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