Grounds Supervisor/Manager
The Production Manager is responsible for the production of Landscaping Services (Mowing, Pruning, Spring Clean, Mulching, Drainage, Hardscaping, etc) and communicating regularly with the President on every aspect of client-specific projects and with the crews to execute the services. This roll requires a strong knowledge of environmentally safe and landscape installation and maintenance practices as well as being committed to producing the highest quality landscape services. Candidates will have to plan and implement on-site reviews for clients and staff on a regular basis. Production Managers are responsible for leading the crewman and communicating client needs and wishes to the appropriate crews. They must also be comfortable offering technical advice. Visibility in the community is required for this position, so professionalism is vital both on and off the job. They will use Aspire Software to monitor performance of the jobs.
1. Plan and implement on-site reviews for training with the assigned landscape maintenance foreman at least twice per month.
- Assist in the development of an annual written week-by-week production plan for each assigned account with adherence to the seasonal horticultural calendar.
- Plan, develop and implement new methods and procedures designed to improve production operations and minimize operating costs.
- Plan, Develop and hold accountable DKC Landscaping Concepts production standards and procedures
5. Inform & hold accountable workers with company policies and procedures.
- Give direction, resolve problems, prepare schedules and set deadlines to ensure timely and accurate completion of production work
- Using software, review and analyze reports, records, and directives to obtain data required for planning team activities.
- Review production, quality control, maintenance reports, and on site status in order to plan and modify garden services production activities.
- Prepare and present to Director of Garden Services reports and records on team production activities.
- Assist in reviewing, proposing and monitoring team and divisional budgets.
- Review, approve, compile and forward necessary payroll and inventory paperwork in an accurate and timely fashion.
About us: DKC Landscaping offers a full range of professional landscaping services for both residential and commercial customers. We are growing at 25% annually. Our professional and knowledgeable staff serves homeowners and associations as well as small to large businesses. We have over 35 years experience making Bucks County more beautiful with a variety of landscaping and hardscaping services. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued.
Responsibilities
•Develop a Sales Plan to be updated regularly with report submittal
•Proactively canvas markets to seek out new business opportunities and fully build out CRM with all projects per market
• Develop and coordinate new strategic customer sales and relationships through the generation of new leads and penetration of key accounts
• Create opportunities by identifying client business objectives and needs, developing customer-specific solutions for those needs
• Exercise creativity and independent judgment in developing and evaluating sales and marketing strategies in selling a broad portfolio of services within a defined market
• Attend production staff meetings regularly to engage staff in the sales cycle and provide updates to goals
• Assist production teams on renewals on specific accounts
•Regular up-keep in specified systems of Sales Activity Calendar, monthly forecast planner, and all sales tracking information including contract bid, pending, and verbal opportunities
•Develop and maintain a customer database of key information on target clients (organizational structure, key contacts, business strategy, etc.)
•Drive sales process from initial contact through strategy, proposal, presentation & successful conclusion of new business opportunities
•Follow debriefing guidelines for all sales opportunities and serve as a liaison to ensure new customer accounts are successfully transitioned to the Operations Team
•Follow up with new clients at intervals outlined in communication plans
•Attend networking and marketing functions on a regular basis, represent the company in the marketplace and various industry organizations and events
Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and implement solutions to meet or exceed client expectations.
Conduct regular site visits to assess project performance and address any maintenance or improvement needs.
Proactively identify opportunities to upsell additional landscaping services to existing clients.
Prepare and deliver regular reports to clients, summarizing project status, budget, and any relevant recommendations.
Experience Requirements
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with competency in facilitation and business writing
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills
• High level of networking and interpersonal skills
• Experience in successfully building relationships and influencing key decision-makers (of all levels)
• High level of professionalism, responsibility, and accountability with the ability to operate under pressure and meet deadlines
Must be able to interpret landscape plans.
• Ability to use Aspire our production software system
• Must be able to graphically communicate landscape revisions.
• Must be organized, efficient and be dedicated to a systematic and documented work system.
• Needs to know how to prioritize effectively.
• Above average written and verbal English communication skills. Basic knowledge of Spanish is required.
• Ability to perform physically intense tasks outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to select quality materials and be value conscious when purchasing.
-Must have extensive experience in estimating
• Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to identify and sell creative, solution-based contract and enhancement opportunities that stay consistent with the brand image of the company
•Financial acumen in understanding client operations and developing cost-effective solutions
• Demonstrates competitive drive & determination with results to support
• Ability to attend after-hours events when necessary (board meetings, networking events)
• Proficiency in or knowledge of using a variety of computer software applications, including Aspire, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Must be able to maintain appropriate confidentiality
• Must represent Company in a positive and professional manner at all times
•Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check
•Driver's License Required
•Landscaping Knowledge or simliar
Job Benefits
Benefits:
•Highly Competitive pay; paid weekly
•Full group benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k with a company match, paid time off and holiday pay
•Aggressive incentive plan
••Company provided work shirts and safety gear
•Equipped with optimal and most professional equipment
•High profile customers, worksites and landscape results
•Opportunity to advance within one of the industry's fastest growing companies
•Positive & Motivating Work Environment
•Health, Dental, and Vision
•IRA - Matching
•Paid Time Off
•BBQs, Pizza, Ice Cream, Donuts, Coffee, etc.
Date Job is Available
Salary
$50,000 to $80,000 per year
Overtime: No
Job Application Instructions
Email jason@dkc.us
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