Requisition Number: 34378
Company Name: The Davey Tree Expert Company
Service Line: 1COM - Kent-Commercial Landscape Services
Employment Type: Regular
Job Type: Full Time
Education Level Required: Associates
Work Experience Required: More than 5 years
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%
POSITION: LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE BRANCH MANAGER - Commercial Landscape Management, S/W Detroit- Flatrock, MI
Starting Date:
Applications accepted until suitable candidate is selected.
Davey Commercial Landscape Management, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is pleased to offer a key opportunity in the field of Commercial Landscape Management as a Branch Manager.
Characteristics
•Provide leadership to all employees by conducting oneself in the highest professional standards at all-times
•Communicate efficiently - both verbally and in writing
•Enforce all company policies, procedures and code of ethics
•Obtain a State Pesticide License and CLP certification
•Excellent time management skills
•Be proactive in your approach to sales, production, cost management, employee management and safety - don't wait until it's too late
•Good organization skills
Responsibility
The Branch Manager is responsible for the growth and profitability of the branch operations while providing and promoting the leadership, vision, support, direction, and enforcement of company policies for all operations within the branch and market served. This includes direct and indirect oversight, management, and involvement in the following areas through the implementation of internal SOP and strategic planning processes.
Personnel
•Nurture/develop positive company culture and environment
•Personnel development and training
•Personnel retention
•Manage employee performance
•Mentor staff and personnel
•Review and evaluation of staff and administrative personnel
Fleet/Equipment (company resources)
•Manage company resources in a cost effective manner
•Protect and care for company assets
•Fleet management/ D.O.T compliance
Safety
•Support and promote company initiatives
•Safety culture development
•Safety policy enforcement
Client Support
•Support and enhance Client relationship
•Client satisfaction
•Client retention
•Conflict resolution and negotiation
Growth
•New business development and support
•Develop and deliver effective presentation
•New market penetration
•Identify strategic opportunities for future growth including obstacles and operational challenges
Profitability
•Cost Control
•Budgeting/Planning
•Projections/Forecasting
•Profit/ Loss (P&L)
Administrative
•Maximize operational efficiencies
•Improve processes
•Problem solving
•Decision making
•Manage financials (margin) top to bottom
•Account Receivable management
•Conduct/Lead Staff meetings
•Participate in monthly conference calls
•Participate in monthly sales calls
Education & Experience
•2yr or 4 yr degree in Landscape Horticulture, Plant Sciences, and Sprots Turf and Golf very valuable
•Class A or B CDL very valuable but not necessary
•Previous experience with Landscape enhancements and devopment of commercial properties
•Ability to speak Spanish highly desired
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Full time salaried position. Salary based on qualifications and experience. Generous performance incentive plan. Davey offers excellent benefits, the opportunity to buy Davey stock after 1 year, and industry related training and special Davey training courses.
Pre-employment Drug Screen and Social Security verification required. The Davey Tree Expert Company and CLS are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Davey is Employee Owned. Military Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Visit Davey Website: WWW.DAVEY.COM Job Opportunities & Company Profile Information
The Davey Tree Expert Company has U.S. and Canadian operations in more than 47 states and five provinces and provides a variety of tree care, grounds maintenance and consulting services for the residential, utility, commercial, and government markets. Founded in 1880, Davey has been employee-owned for 35 years and has more than 8,000 employees who provide Proven Solutions for a Growing World. For more information, visit
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