Location: Southington, CT & Brookfield, CT Areas
Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 base + up to $10K performance incentive
Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round (Includes Snow Removal Duties)
Vehicle Provided
Our client, a leader in landscape and maintenance services, is seeking a motivated Service Manager to lead their Fertilization and Irrigation Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in service management, customer relations, and team leadership. We’re a recruitment agency assisting them in finding the ideal candidate for a direct placement, who can help take their operations to the next level.
Why This Role Is Perfect for You:- Leadership with Impact: You'll oversee a team of 12-14 skilled technicians, guiding them to deliver top-notch fertilization and irrigation services.
- Balanced Work Environment: Enjoy a mix of fieldwork and office time (50/50 split), with plenty of client interaction to build relationships and ensure satisfaction.
- Training Opportunities: While experience in landscaping is a plus, our client is open to training the right candidate—making this an ideal position if you’re looking to expand your skills.
- Attractive Compensation: Earn a base salary of $70K-$80K with an additional $10K in potential performance incentives, plus a company vehicle to support your mobility.
- Year-Round Engagement: Be part of a stable, full-time role that includes seasonal responsibilities like snow removal, ensuring you’re never out of work.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead & Motivate: Coach and mentor a team of technicians, ensuring high service standards and continuous development.
- Operational Excellence: Manage scheduling, resource allocation, and service quality to keep the department running smoothly and efficiently.
- Client Relationship Focus: Act as the main point of contact for customers, addressing their needs, handling new leads, and resolving any issues.
- Performance & Profitability: Oversee the department's P&L, track key performance metrics, and identify opportunities to drive growth and efficiency.
Ideal Candidate Profile:- Service Management Experience: 3+ years of experience in a service-oriented role with proven leadership abilities. Landscape, Irrigation & Fertilization exp a plus!
- Customer-Centric: Strong communication skills to build and maintain client relationships and ensure their satisfaction.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to solve problems quickly and make data-driven decisions to improve operations.
- Bilingual Preferred: Spanish-speaking skills would be a great advantage.
- Valid Driver’s License: Required to handle field visits and manage daily operations effectively.
Why Partner with Us?As a recruitment agency, we are here to make your job search easier and more effective. We work closely with our client to ensure a smooth hiring process and help you prepare for each step along the way. This position is a high priority for our client, so if you’re a proactive leader who’s excited about growing a service department, this could be your next big career move!
Let us help you land your next great role—reach out now to get started!
360 Talent Avenue is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran, status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
