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Overview
Company Overview
Botanical Designs and its affiliates, Foliage Design Systems, McCaren Designs, and Good Earth, are a creative and dynamic company specializing in interior and exterior landscaping, as well as seasonal holiday décor installations. Our mission is to transform commercial spaces into visually stunning environments that reflect beauty, festivity, and functionality. We are passionate about our work and committed to delivering high-quality design and installation services to our clients.
Job Summary
The general manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of their assigned branch, including both day-to-day operations as well as execution of the long-term, strategic plan. The general manager is also responsible for both employee and client / account management, ensuring employees are trained and capable of meeting client / account objectives.
Essential Functions
Leadership
- Participate in the development of strategic corporate initiatives and actively contribute to short-and long-term organizational planning activities.
- Provide leadership that mentors and develops all team members.
- Responsible for selection, training and development of staff for assigned branch.
- Communicate clear expectations to all team members.
- Ensure staff have the tools and training necessary to meet all assigned metrics.
- Coach, counsel and manage performance of direct reports.
- Organize and coordinate ongoing training and career development opportunities for all staff aligned with the assigned branch.
- Provide local interpretation of existing policies and procedures and ensure adherence by all team members. Assist with implementation and training for updated and new policies and procedures.
- Ensure the company’s standards and quality control are maintained in all areas (including but not limited to) :
- Exterior Service operation, philosophy and account management
- Vehicle inspection and maintenance
- Company phone plan
- Facility maintenance, repairs and security.
Financial
P&L management.Assist in the development of budget for assigned branch.Review and approve payroll, overtime and branch expenses ensuring alignment with established budget.Regularly monitor metrics and address areas where goals and budgets are not being met.Sales and Client Relationship Management
Achieve growth by winning new accounts.Ensure the sales team is executing on the strategic growth plan targeting appropriate prospects and accounts.Monitor client relationship management software regularly to ensure the pipeline report is up to date.Attend industry events and networking opportunities to build brand visibility and generate new leads.Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, horticulture or other related field, or 10 years of management experienceMinimum of 5 years’ experience as an operations or general managerStrong follow-through, quick decision-making abilities and able to solve problems in a fast-paced environmentValid driver’s license and a driving record that allows the employee to be covered by the company’s insurance companyAdept at using Microsoft Office365 and online sales tracking toolsStrong organizational, time management and prioritization skillsComfortable working in a highly digitized and electronic environmentAbility to communicate effectively in English, both verbal and writtenInterpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levelsComfortable with a significant amount of personal accountability and responsibilitySelf-starter, ability to set priorities and keep to projected schedulesPreferred Qualifications
Horticulture background and a love of plants and biophilic designPrior experience in a leadership role in the horticulture industry, strongly preferredAbility to communicate verbally in SpanishPhysical Requirements
Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writingWalking – ability to be on feet for a large portion of the workdayKneel / Bend / Stoop / Squat – to perform site evaluationsClimb – to perform site evaluationsWriting – to prepare documentation targeted to both employees and clientsVisual acuity – to evaluate plant health and identify physical spaces that may be appropriate for plants and plant materialsWorking conditionsIndoor and outdoor environment – this position is primarily indoors, but will regularly require outdoor work to review and evaluate job sites#J-18808-Ljbffr