General Manager Trainee

6 hours ago

Lake Forest, Illinois, United States TruGreen Full time
Job Description

TruGreen is seeking a highly motivated and experienced General Manager Trainee to join our team. As a General Manager Trainee, you will be responsible for developing and applying expertise in general business operations management under the supervision of a mentoring general manager.

Responsibilities
  1. Assume leadership of an entire branch management team after training completion and branch assignment, promoting positive employee relations and upholding company operating standards.
  2. Review financial reports to develop action plans to grow revenue and control expenses in order to meet or exceed annual budgets.
  3. Contribute to the development and execution of branch sales and marketing strategies to attain revenue goals.
  4. Develop basic competencies/understanding of all branch job roles, processes, and detailed sales and service functions, acquiring a working knowledge of branch office functions to monitor and maintain standards and efficiencies.
  5. Ensure compliance with all applicable occupational, health, and safety regulations and laws, fostering an environment where safety comes first and all staff strictly adheres to company operating standards.
  6. Develop and execute 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.
  7. Review and monitor production costs and product quality, identifying deficiencies and implementing improvements to production and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance profitable operations.
  8. Recruit, interview, and select staff to efficiently and effectively operate the business in sales and service to new and existing customers, providing coaching and feedback to manage and evaluate staff performance in adherence to company policies, processes, and guidelines.
  9. Meet performance requirements while working in both field service and sales representative capacities during training.
  10. Relocate to an assigned branch within a region upon successful completion of the management training program.
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.
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.

The physical demands include sitting or standing, walking on uneven surfaces or climbing stairs for extended periods of time, using hands and arms to handle, feel, or reach, speaking and hearing, using vision abilities for close, distance, color, peripheral, depth, and focus, lifting up to 25 lbs independently, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 lbs with assistance.

The working conditions include moderate to loud noise levels, subject to outdoor weather conditions which may include extreme cold, extreme heat, or wet conditions, and 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.

This job requires a valid driver's license and a clean driving record. TruGreen performs pre-employment testing.

Pay ranges from $57,733.00 to $96,220.00, based on qualifications, experience, and other considerations permitted by law.

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.

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