Job description

The Landscaping Partners is seeking a Landscape Branch Manager to lead our Oklahoma City, OK office. The Branch Manager is responsible to oversee the overall performance of their branch from execution of grounds maintenance, enhancements, installation, and irrigation to the overall customer experience. The right candidate for this role will be a true team leader able to identify the team strengths and build upon them as well as guide the team’s development and encourage the best from each team member.

Who we are:

The Landscape Partners believes in investing in their employees through appreciation and career growth paths. We value our staff and believe mutual respect is gained from a comprehensive and well-implemented training program. Every position, from crew member to management, receives the training and development they need to grow their career and improve their lives. The Landscape Partners core values include Safety, Client Focus, Destination Workplace, and Innovation. We live and breathe these values to guarantee we never over-promise but always over-deliver!

Job Description:

The Landscape Maintenance Branch Manager owns the overall performance of their branch. From the execution of grounds maintenance, enhancements, irrigation to the overall customer experience, the Landscape Maintenance Branch Manager uses their resources and manages their team to get it done. It all adds up to achieving company safety, quality, and financial goals. Developing your team and guiding them to grow and do their best work will equal success. The Landscape Maintenance Branch Manager will report to the Company Leader and work with them to develop a safe, cohesive, structured, and successful operation. Our company culture is collaborative, striving to uphold company standards and deliver the highest quality work. Honesty and clarity are important in our relationships with our clients and our employees. If you share these values, we want to grow with you.

Principal Responsibilities:

· Work with company leaders to develop and implement future goals while growing branch through new sales.

· Develop and drive a culture of product delivery and continual improvement of the customer experience.

· Work with the sales team to foster branch growth and enhance customer relationships.

· Ensure effective and efficient communication protocols and processes are in place between all parties responsible for maintaining quality standards on client properties.

· Develop and manage a professional relationship with clients and relevant internal business departments.

· Responsible for the effective and efficient resolution of property issues.

· Work with the Administration team to ensure all information relating to billing, accounts payable, payroll, and sub-contractor contracts/payments are delivered and updated in a timely fashion.

· Responsible for overall safety of branch team members, to include appropriate training, daily safety meetings, & PPE management.

· Ensure training and analysis of crews, production standards, and sharing of operational best practices. Ensure branch employees perform safely within guidelines of Safety Training Programs and Compliance.

· Evaluate and develop plans for the efficient use of equipment and materials, perform regular branch and customer site audits/reviews, and participate in estimating for ground maintenance, Enhancements, and Irrigations.

· Oversee the recruitment, selection and hiring of branch personnel where required, ensuring the right people with the appropriate skills and experience are in place to meet the branch goals.

· Manage team performance based on roles, responsibilities, and goals for branch team.

Education and Experience Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of skills and experience required.

· At least 5 - 10 years’ experience leading multiple landscape operations.

· Experience effectively managing others.

· Proficiency in Aspire a plus.

· Ability to use a computer and Microsoft office software (Word, Excel).

Skills and Abilities Qualifications:

· Ability to organize and schedule multiple projects.

· Able to operate at a high level of accountability and responsibility for all activities and activities of team.

· Established ability to effectively communicate and build successful relationships at multiple levels.

· Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written, and organizational skills.

· Able to work independently and have exceptional problem-solving skills.

· Proven ability to identify gaps and optimize processes.

· Ability to manage jobs and achieve budgeted margins.

· Ability to develop and maintain Vendor & Sub-contractor relationships.

· Valid driver’s license with adequate driving record.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What is the largest number of people that you have managed (direct & indirect)?
• What is the largest P&L you have managed?
• Why do you think you would be a good leader for The Landscape Partners team?

Experience:

• Sales: 1 year (Preferred)
• Management: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Oklahoma City, OK (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Oklahoma City, OK: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person