Branch Manager - Landscaping Industry

Premier Service is seeking a Branch Manager to join our Team!

Headquartered in Oak Brook, Premier Service provides elite landscape architecture design and maintenance services to commercial and residential clients in Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana.

Premier Service offers the most competitive compensation packages in the industry including:

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  Salary plus Bonus Opportunity
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  401k with Company Match
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  Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Contribution
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  Vehicle Stipend with Fuel/Mileage Reimbursement
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  Weekly Pay
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  Health Insurance Benefits
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  Paid Vacation Time
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  Paid Sick Time
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  Paid Holidays off
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  Long-Term Career Path and Growth Opportunities

JOB SUMMARY:

The Branch Manager is accountable for the effective planning, managing, and execution of all operations of assigned branch. Responsible for maximizing customer satisfaction, revenue, growth, and profitability of branch through effective coordination of customer service, employee training and development, equipment and facility resources, safety programs, and promotion of all corporate goals and objectives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

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  Initiate and develop positive business relationships with clients and entities in an effort to cultivate business development and retention
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  Maintain proper staffing levels throughout the branch to meet team goals
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  Provide strong leadership to all branch employees including performance management and company policy enforcement
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  Analyze operations to determine areas of potential cost reduction and production improvement; develop branch goals and performance objectives
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  Prepare annual labor and equipment budgets; monitor all project budgets
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  Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products
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  Negotiate or approve contracts and agreements with suppliers, distributors, and other organizational entities
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  Facilitate branch services as needed, may require night/weekend reachability by phone
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  Additional responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

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  5+ years account management experience
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  5+ years crew management experience
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  Expertise in industry basics: landscape design, construction, irrigation, maintenance, blueprints, and equipment utilization
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  Thorough knowledge of current State and Federal landscaping and zoning laws and related compliance requirements
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  Valid Driver's License and ability to meet Premier's guidelines for driver eligibility
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  Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office applications
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  Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
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  Proven success in a supervisory/leadership role
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  Previous experience with business segment financial management and basic accounting principles/best practices

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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  Extended periods of sitting or standing
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  Extended periods using computer and mobile phone
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  Occasional walking on job sites
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  Occasional stooping, bending, lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs.

Premier Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.