Job Description

Fast-growing landscape company in North Central Florida is seeking qualified candidate for the Branch Manager for our Summerfield Office that services The Villages and Ocala. We are looking for a talented Branch manager to assign and direct all work performed in the branch and to supervise all areas of operation. You will manage staff, foster a positive environment and ensure customer satisfaction and proper branch operation. The successful candidate will have a hands-on approach and will be committed to the expansion and success of the business by implementing strategies that increase productivity and enable sales targets achievement.

As an Branch Manager you will be expected to:

• Oversee Account Managers, Production managers and production staff.

• Act as the main point of contact between the branch location and Corporate office. COO.

• Attend Customer Meetings (Including Board meetings as necessary)

• Plan, schedule and implement various projects to ensure that goals/objectives of the project are accomplished within the contract’s scope of work and within the set budget

• Hold accountable managers for proactive communication.

• Review all proposals for all enhancement produced by Account Managers

• Follow proper corporate procedures to ensure timely billing of completed jobs

• Work with field managers and crew members to ensure curb appeal, client expectations are met, and the highest level of quality is maintained

• Troubleshoot with related project managers to identify and correct disease/pest issues, invasive/undesirable plant species, turf, fertilization, and irrigation management, and general plant decline

• Review the pipe line with Business Development team. Reviewing that all jobs jobs are bid, performed, and billed to be profitable

• Conduct Safety inspections of crews when in the field to ensure company procedures and protocols are followed

• Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• Possess excellent organizational skills

• Handle all HR at the branch level with the assistance of Corporate HR team.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficient with computer software programs including Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Accurate record-keeping

• Able to meet constantly changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Utilizes creative, innovative thinking to design and forecast

• Is familiar with contracts and specifications to ensure compliance with all state and federal laws

• Possesses thorough Horticultural knowledge and experience.

• Customer service experience (able to identify and resolve customer concerns)

• Employee relation experience ( able to deal with different personalities and create a great working environment and culture.

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Strong work ethic

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Prefer but not required: Bachelor’s degree in any of these: Ag Business, Horticulture, Ag Science, Landscape Maintenance, Agronomy, Floriculture, Forestry, Plant and Soil Science, Environmental Design, Turf Grass or Landscape Architecture
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus but not necessary

BENEFITS

• Competitive pay packages.
• Paid time off and vacation.
• Benefits comprised of participation in the company’s health insurance, 401k, and optional insurance packages including vision and dental
• Career path development and training.
• A positive work environment

Drug-Free Workplace and candidates must pass a pre-hire drug screen and background check.

Authorized to work in the United States.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

Experience:

• relevant: 2 years (Preferred)
• Account management: 2 years (Preferred)
• Production mananger: 2 years (Preferred)

License:

• Florida Drivers License (Preferred)

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan - Matching 401K
• Paid time off

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Company Description

Lawn Enforcement, for 30 years has been serving our communities through professional service and construction services. We work very hard at providing our professional services with knowledge, commitments and passion. Service provided: Site planning Landscape and Hardscape design / build Landscape Management - Maintenance Irrigation and Lighting Pest Control GHP and Termite Lawn and Shrub care We have offices in Gainesville, Ocala, Lake City and Ormond Beach, Florida. Gainesville is the corporate location which services all of our business including marketing, human resources, legal, finance, tax and community relations.