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Department Manager - Irrigation

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SiteOne Landscape Supply

10d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Sales & Business Development
  • Ottawa

AI generated summary

  • You should have 1-3 years in the green industry, excellent customer service and management skills, basic accounting knowledge, and be able to lift 50 lbs. High school diploma required.
  • You will assist in sales planning, promote safety, manage inventory, foster teamwork, train staff, implement new technologies, and support branch operations and customer needs.

Requirements

  • 1-3 years of experience in the green industry and an understanding of irrigation products, preferred
  • Excellent customer service and management skills
  • Experience with sales and operations planning and forecasting
  • Understanding of accounting fundamentals; including debits, credits, accounts receivable, accounts payable and budgets.
  • Ready and willing to learn and adopt new technologies and ways of working
  • For Internal Candidates Only: Line of Business (LOB) Certification Level I or higher, preferred
  • Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
  • High school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

  • Assist Branch Manager with the sales and operations planning process, statistical demand forecasting, and integration of supply and demand plans.
  • Promote an incident-free environment by emphasizing safety daily through leading by example.
  • Encourage a strong safety culture through workplace organization, training and executing policies.
  • Understand and execute the principles of inventory management, target customer mix and sales.
  • Create a positive environment for employees which encourages teamwork in alignment with SiteOne DNA.
  • Train and develop agronomic staff to be knowledgeable of the Irrigation product line and customer needs to support achievement of departmental sales goals.
  • Partner with branch leadership to understand and implement new technologies and ways of working to help positively impact business performance.
  • Support other branch departments and customers as needed.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Department Manager - Irrigation?

The main responsibility of the Department Manager - Irrigation is to take the lead as the irrigation expert in the branch and work closely with customers to address their needs, ensuring excellence in service.

What qualifications are needed for this position?

This position requires 1-3 years of experience in the green industry with an understanding of irrigation products, excellent customer service and management skills, and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Is experience in sales and operations planning required?

Yes, experience with sales and operations planning and forecasting is preferred for this position.

What safety measures are emphasized in this role?

The role emphasizes promoting an incident-free environment by leading by example, encouraging a strong safety culture, and executing safety policies.

Are there opportunities for training and advancement?

Yes, there are opportunities for paid training, business certifications, and advancement within the company.

What kind of benefits do SiteOne associates receive?

SiteOne associates receive competitive compensation, medical, dental, and vision plans, paid time off, 401k with company match, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Is there a physical requirement for this position?

Yes, candidates must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Does SiteOne provide equal employment opportunities?

Yes, SiteOne is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all associates and applicants, regardless of various protected factors.

What kind of environment does SiteOne promote for its associates?

SiteOne promotes a positive environment that encourages teamwork and aligns with the company's DNA, which focuses on being customer obsessed, safe, continuously improving, and having fun.

What is the work schedule like for this position?

Most branches typically do not work on Sundays, allowing for a better work-life balance.

SiteOne Landscape Supply

SiteOne is the nation’s largest supplier of wholesale goods for green industry professionals in the US and Canada.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2001
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

SiteOne Landscape Supply is the largest and only national wholesale distributor of landscaping products in the United States and Canada. We have a long history of serving residential and commercial landscape professionals who specialize in the design, installation and maintenance of lawns, gardens, golf courses and other outdoor spaces. Through our network of over 500 branches across 45 states and five provinces, we offer a comprehensive selection of more than 90,000 products including irrigation supplies, fertilizer and control products, nursery goods, hardscapes, landscape lighting, drainage and erosion control products, tools, and other landscaping accessories and supplies. With a world-class team of over 4,200 industry experts, we also provide industry- leading complementary services and business assistance to support our product offering and to help our customers operate and grow their businesses; all tailored to meet each customer’s specific needs. At SiteOne, we are committed to five key business objectives: 1. Be a great place to work for our associates. 2. Deliver superior quality, service and value to our customers. 3. Be the distributor of choice for our suppliers. 4. Achieve industry-leading financial performance and growth for our shareholders. 5. Be a good neighbor in our communities. By leveraging the strength and capabilities of a large company with the passion, drive, experience and commitment of our talented local teams – we can consistently achieve these objectives and make our customers the most successful professionals in the Green Industry. We know our customer’s business better than anyone in our industry and together with our customers and suppliers, we can achieve exceptional success.