100618

28557 N Ballard, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045

TruGreen accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

Job Description

TruGreen is committed to providing personalized attention for our associates. We focus on developing our people by building proud, dynamic teams while helping associates reach their personal and professional goals. We continuously strive to make TruGreen an employer of choice and "a great place to work!"

Position Overview:Engages in and must successfully complete a 3-6 month comprehensive management training program. Performs general business operations management on a rotational basis to develop and apply expertise under the general supervision of a mentoring general manager (GM). Travels within geographic region for training and completion of rotational assignments. May be required to relocate upon successfully completing the management training program and assuming a general manager position responsible for the complete operational management of the assigned branch which will include leading sales, service, and branch office functions.

Responsibilities:

• Assumes leadership of an entire branch management team after training completion and branch assignment. Promotes positive employee relations including fostering high staff morale and upholds company operating standards.

• Reviews financial reports to develop action plans to grow revenue and control expenses in order to meet or exceed annual budgets.

• Contributes to the development and execution of branch sales and marketing strategies to attain revenue goals.

• Develops basic competencies/understanding of all branch job roles, processes, and detailed sales and service functions. Acquires a working knowledge of branch office functions to monitor and maintain standards and efficiencies in telephone service, administrative support, and accounts receivable.

• Ensures compliance with all applicable occupational, health, and safety regulations and laws. Fosters an environment where safety comes first and all staff strictly adheres to company operating standards.

• Develops and executes plans for the efficient use of staffing, materials, and equipment to provide quality service to customers within a defined geographic territory upon completion of training.

• Reviews and monitors production costs and product quality; identifies deficiencies and implements improvements to production and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance profitable operations.

• Recruits, interviews and selects staff to efficiently and effectively operate the business in sales and service to new and existing customers. Provides coaching and feedback to manage and evaluate staff performance in adherence to company policies, processes, and guidelines.

• Meet performance requirements while working in both field service and sales representative capacities during training.

• Relocates to an assigned branch within a region upon successful completion of the management training program.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of business operations management experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Supervisory management and profit & loss experience required

• Sales and/or sales management experience preferred

• Experience in lawn care/horticulture, agronomics, or a related service industry preferred Certification, licensure, and/or registration as required by federal, state, and/or local law where applicable

• Valid, permanent driver’s license from state of residence and a clean driving record per company standards are required. Current liability auto insurance required. Must be 21 years of age by date of hire.

• Current liability insurance on automobile required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of general business operations, principles, concepts, and best practices

• Knowledge of managerial accounting and general financial concepts, including budgeting and managing profit & loss

• Leadership and management skills, including staffing, delegation, coaching, and performance management

• Assertiveness, sales, and influencing skills

• Project and process management skills

• Written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentations

• Knowledge and skill to summarize and interpret data and draw conclusions

• Attention to detail and analytical skills

• Skill with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

• Ability to travel overnight for training and rotational assignments

• Ability to relocate within a region upon program completion and appointment to branch management

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regularly required to:

• Sit or stand

• Walk on uneven surfaces or climb stairs for extended periods of time

• Use hands and arms to handle, feel or reach

• Speak and hear

• Use vision abilities for close, distance, color, peripheral, depth, and focus

• Lift up to 25 lbs independently

Occasionally required to:

• Lift or move up to 50 lbs with assistance

• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

Noise level:

• Moderate to loud

Adverse Conditions:

• Subject to outdoor weather conditions which may include extreme cold, extreme heat, or wet conditions

• Subject to exposure to animals and insects

  Ability to speak, read and write fluently in English is required.

  You MUST BE physically located in the United States while performing this job.

TruGreen is proud to affirm our commitment to hiring veterans. We recognize and appreciate the exceptional skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans bring to the workforce. By fostering an inclusive and diverse environment, we aim to leverage the unique experiences of veterans, creating a richer, more dynamic workplace.

Pay Ranges$57,733.00 - $96,220.00

This range is based on the qualifications necessary for the position, including experience, training, and other considerations permitted by law. Factors that may be used when making an offer may include a candidate’s skills, experience, and geographic location, the expected quality and quantity of work, and internal pay alignment, as needed. Most candidates will start in the bottom half of the pay range. The upper end of the range will generally be reserved for candidates with extensive experience. An employee’s pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. In addition to monetary compensation, we offer benefits, including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance and Company-matching 401(k) in addition to other programs and perks.

TruGreen is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. We encourage diverse candidates to apply to this position. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. To learn more, please visit EEOC/EEO | TruGreen (trugreenjobs.com (https://www.trugreenjobs.com/eeo-is-the-law) ). California Residents: When you express interest in or apply for a job with TruGreen Limited Partnership, we collect personal information about you, potentially including personal identifiers, contact information, protected classifications, pre-hire information, professional or employment-related information, education history, and/or medical information, for the following business purposes: to comply with state and federal law and regulations requiring employers to maintain certain records; to evaluate your job application and candidacy for employment; and to obtain and verify background checks (including criminal and motor vehicle records), pre-employment drug testing, and references. TruGreen performs pre-employment testing. To view our disclaimer, https://trugreenjobs.com/us/en/disclaimer