Branch Manager

(Job Id W339038)
Posted on 5/28/2010
Location:

Chicago, IL


Job Type:

Full Time


Salary: $90000.00 to $100000.00/year
Job Description
Branch Managers are responsible for:
Planning, scheduling and administering the branch budget
Ensuring that all jobs are completed according to plans, are within budget and according to deadlines
Delivering timely and accurate reports, financials and schedules on a regular basis
Representing Company, interfacing and building relationships with owners, clients, architects, general contractors and subcontractors
Managing tools and equipment delivery, storage, operation and maintenance
Hiring, managing, training and developing employees, conducting performance appraisals
Ensuring that the entire branch operates safely and efficiently at all times
Communicating Company goals to branch management and employees
Ensuring that employees are both results oriented and able to operate as a team
Demonstrating role model behaviors on ethics and integrity as well as positively promoting Company culture

Requirements:
Minimum 7 years profit and loss responsibility for a commercial landscape maintenance operation
Minimum 5 years managing people, equipment and operations
Prefer Bachelors degree in Ag Business, Horticulture, Ag Science, Landscape Maintenance, Agronomy, Floriculture, Forestry, Plant and Soil Science, Environmental Design, Turf Grass, Arboriculture or Landscape Architecture
Proficient with computer software programs including MS Office suite (Word, Excel and Outlook)
Strong work ethic
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Customer service experience
Bilingual (Spanish) a plus

Employees enjoy paid time off, benefits and a 401(k) plan.