Administrative Assistant

The Branch Sales/General Manager is responsible for the ENTIRE day-to-day operation of the Tampa branch for the Company. Work closely with designated middle management, foremen, crews, Company administration and upper level executive management to ensure the highest standard of property maintenance and interaction with property managers and property owners as possible. Branch Sales/General Manager reports directly to: CEO and President of the Company.

The position of Branch Sales/General Manager will include divided leadership and production of contract sales and operations sales management yielding specific growth of the west Florida branch combined with operations efficiency.

DUTIES

Coordinate (attend on-site meetings) to bid landscape maintenance contract work with property managers and property owners including necessary maintenance, irrigation, fertilization and pest control, landscape upgrades, tree work and aquatic maintenance to be placed under contract with the Company.

Compile weekly management report.

Coordinate with middle management, office staff, foreman and/or contractors all repairs, maintenance and emergencies to property including: development of specifications, parts pricing, solicitation of bids, labor allocation and organization of proposals and work order completions to be provided to the clients.

Assist property managers and/or property owners with the development of annual maintenance budget, if requested.

Communicate requests for regular inspections of properties in accordance with required standards of Company contracts with the clients.

Respond to requests and complaints of property managers and property owners in writing or by telephone in a timely and courteous manner.

Be knowledgeable of all federal, state, and local rules and regulations affecting the Company's pursuit of proper property maintenance procedures and safety.

Develop and implement training technologies, tools, and safety measures required in the field with the assistance of middle management and foreman.

Review and approve all bills to be paid by property owners and coordinate their collection with main office Administration & Finance Department and middle management of branch.

Coordinate necessary information and assist with other departments of the Company as required.

Advise, consult and coordinate any additional work such as Budgeted and Recommended Landscape Upgrades and other special projects outside of Contracted Services on contractual budgets with designated personnel.

All proposals submitted will be approved, either verbally or in writing, in accordance with the designated arrangements made upon execution of the contract(s) or Company policy, whichever is more clearly within the best interest of the client's requests.

Qualifications

Sales and management experience need only apply. Landscape management experience preferred.

Established Central Florida commercial landscape company (Est. 1990) seeks qualified key person to drive growing I-75 corridor branch. Middle management and crews in place servicing 63 commercial properties.

Opportunity knocks for a motivated and driven performer that has demonstrated an ability to manage personnel and sell.

Ability to relate well with people, individually and in groups.

Basic office skills, composing letters, organizing, evaluation, planning, typing, etc. Full understanding and use of Microsoft WORD and Microsoft EXCEL.

Knowledge in laws relating to green industry standards as they relate to landscape maintenance.

Supervisory and administrative experience as demonstrated upon application to the Company.

Understanding of basic financial reports and meeting procedures required by the Company.

Clean driver's license and criminal record a must.

Salary: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour