General Manager

ExperiGreen
Dayton, OH

Who this role is best for

Best suited to experienced leaders in lawn care or chemical services with strong financial and operational management skills working in Dayton, OH.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 7+ years in lawn care or chemical services and at least 5 years in management roles
    — “Minimum of 7 years of experience in the lawn care, landscaping, or chemical services industry, with at least 5 years in management.”
  • Individuals with a track record of managing large teams and driving revenue growth
    — “Proven experience in managing large teams, driving revenue growth, and overseeing complex operations.”
  • Professionals skilled in P&L management and strategic budgeting
    — “Experience with P&L management, budgeting, and strategic business planning.”

Things to consider

  • Must hold and maintain applicable pesticide applicator licenses
    — “Obtaining and maintaining applicator license(s) by applicable state(s) is required.”
  • The role demands strict adherence to regulatory compliance standards
    — “Ensure that the company adheres to all local, state, and federal regulations regarding pesticide use, chemical application, and worker safety.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in optimizing route planning and resource utilization in your resume and interviews
    — “Oversee the management of scheduling, ensuring optimal route planning and resource utilization.”
  • Emphasize your history of resolving service issues and maintaining customer satisfaction
    — “Monitor service delivery to ensure that customer expectations are met, resolve service issues promptly, and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.”
  • Showcase your ability to implement cost-control and profitability strategies in your application materials
    — “Develop and manage the branch budget, focusing on cost control and maximizing profitability.”
  • Demonstrate your leadership in managing and motivating large teams with specific examples
    — “Lead, manage, and motivate a team of supervisors and support staff to ensure they meet performance and quality goals.”
  • Include examples of process improvements you've led to increase efficiency and reduce costs
    — “Continuously evaluate and improve operational processes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the overall customer experience.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • overseeing the overall operations, profitability, and strategic direction of a branch
  • managing large teams, driving revenue growth, and overseeing complex operations
Typical background
Bachelor’s degree in business management, horticulture, or a related field7+ years of experience in the lawn care, landscaping, or chemical services industry5+ years in management

Skills & requirements

Required

LeadershipCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsFinancial AcumenProblem-solvingDecision-makingOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServiceClient Relationship ManagementProficiency In Microsoft Office SuiteCRM SystemsBusiness Management SoftwareKnowledge Of Operational Best Practices

Preferred

Master’s DegreeRelevant CertificationsFamiliarity With Operational Improvement Strategies

Stack & domain

Microsoft Office SuiteCRM SystemsBusiness Management SoftwareOperational Best PracticesContinuous Improvement StrategiesLeadershipCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProblem-solvingDecision-makingOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServiceClient Relationship ManagementApplicator License(s)Lawn CareLandscapingChemical ServicesP&L ManagementBudgetingStrategic Business Planning

About the role

Original posting from ExperiGreen via Greenhouse

The General Manager is responsible for overseeing the overall operations, profitability, and strategic direction of the lawn care and chemical services branch >$8.5M.   

Education:  

Bachelor’s degree in business management, horticulture, or a related field or equivalent experience is required. 

Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., in business management or industry-related areas) is a plus.  

Experience:

Minimum of 7 years of experience in the lawn care, landscaping, or chemical services industry, with at least 5 years in management. 

Proven experience in managing large teams, driving revenue growth, and overseeing complex operations. 

Experience with P&L management, budgeting, and strategic business planning. 

Obtaining and maintaining applicator license(s) by applicable state(s) is required.  

Skills:   

Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.  

Proven ability to develop and execute business strategies that drive growth and profitability. 

Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and ensuring cost control. 

Exceptional problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills. 

Excellent customer service and client relationship management abilities. 

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, CRM systems, and business management software. 

Excellent organizational, time-management, and problem-solving abilities. 

Knowledge of operational best practices and continuous improvement strategies.  

General Responsibilities: 

Supervise the management of daily field operations, ensuring all services are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality. 

Lead, manage, and motivate a team of supervisors and support staff to ensure they meet performance and quality goals.  

Oversee the management of scheduling, ensuring optimal route planning and resource utilization to maximize efficiency and minimize operational costs. 

Responsible for management of branch inventory (chemicals, tools, and equipment).  

Monitor service delivery to ensure that customer expectations are met, resolve service issues promptly, and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.  

Continuously evaluate and improve operational processes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the overall customer experience.  

Report performance results to senior management and implement corrective actions as necessary. 

Develop and manage the branch budget, focusing on cost control and maximizing profitability.  

Ensure that the company adheres to all local, state, and federal regulations regarding pesticide use, chemical application, and worker safety. Manage audits and inspections to maintain compliance. 

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and provide consideration for an employment relationship without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, genetic predisposition, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Source: ExperiGreen careers (Greenhouse)

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