Fertilization & Plant Health Care Manager
This leadership opportunity centers on taking ownership of a newly established fertilization and plant health care department to drive its expansion. The primary objective is to build and grow the division's operations and revenue, eventually transitioning from hands-on applications to overseeing a team of technicians.
An established, service-oriented landscape design and build firm based in the Metro Detroit area is looking to expand its service offerings. Operating since 1998, the organization provides high-quality landscape architectural concepts, design, and construction, prioritizing excellent customer service and efficiency. This represents a highly stable yet entrepreneurial environment for a driven professional eager to build a meaningful growth area for the company.
Responsibilities
- Take complete ownership of the newer fertilization and plant health care department to make it your own.
- Grow recurring fertilization revenue and actively expand the customer base through dedicated business development efforts.
- Perform field applications and technical execution during the department's initial growth phase.
- Assist with landscape project management on an as-needed basis when capacity allows.
- Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships to ensure long-term satisfaction and retention.
- Build, lead, and oversee a team of additional technicians as the department scales.
Requirements
- Proven experience in technical execution within the fertilization and plant health care industry.
- Strong business acumen with the demonstrated capability to own and develop a growing division.
- Excellent customer service skills with a natural ability for maintaining client relationships.
- Fertilizer/pesticide applicator license or ability to obtain required licensing.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the flexibility to wear multiple hats while the department is still small.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $60,000 - $70,000.
- Meaningful performance incentive tied directly to the growth of the fertilization/plant health care business.
- Realistic total compensation opportunity of $75,000 - $90,000+ for successful department growth.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
