Area Manager

Dynaserv Florida•Deerfield, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Area Manager oversees daily operations at sites within an assigned territory to ensure high-quality service for commercial clients. The role is responsible for client and employee retention, crew productivity, workplace safety, and meeting annual sales goals. The Area Manager serves as the day-to-day client contact, directs field production staff, manages labor and budgets, monitors site quality, and works with internal teams on client needs and projects. The role requires regular site visits and vehicle travel, communication with clients and employees, and work in outdoor environments and varying weather conditions. Compensation includes a base pay range of $75,000–$80,000 and 1–2% commission on applicable sales. The position is based in Deerfield Beach, Florida.

Requirements

At least 7 years of related work experience.
Valid driver license issued by the state where employed.
Commercial Pesticide Applicators License, or ability to obtain it within 1 year.
Strong relationship-building and customer-relations skills.
Strong management and leadership skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to operate commercial landscape equipment and tools.
Working understanding of irrigation repairs and familiarity with monitoring and adjusting irrigation controllers.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and perform well under deadlines.
Organizational skills and flexibility.
Basic understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, and schedule-format instructions.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English and speak effectively before employees and clients.
Basic math skills.
Ability to meet the described physical requirements, including frequent driving, walking, standing, reaching, bending, twisting, stooping, crouching, climbing, and balancing; occasional lifting up to 25 pounds and seldom lifting up to 75 pounds.
Ability to work in the described conditions, including occasional outdoor work in all weather, mechanical objects, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Landscape Architecture, or Horticulture preferred; equivalent work experience is also accepted.
Experience working with commercial property managers.
Certified Landscape Technician (CLT), or ability to obtain it within 1 year.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills strongly preferred, including the ability to read, interpret, and translate documents and verbal presentations.

Responsibilities

Serve as the client point of contact for day-to-day site issues and proactively identify, address, and resolve client needs.
Conduct site walkthroughs with clients and company representatives as appropriate.
Schedule, assign, and direct field production staff to ensure services meet contract specifications, budgets, schedules, and quality standards.
Communicate required tasks to production teams to deliver consistent, high-quality service.
Assess labor needs and execute labor plans, including hiring or terminating employees as needed.
Lead employees, build morale, recognize achievements, and foster professional development.
Review and approve timecards for accurate and timely payroll submission.
Analyze cost reports and budget variances for contract projects.
Monitor sites for quality and identify maintenance, irrigation, and enhancement opportunities and repairs.
Collaborate with Service & Operations Support to propose, track, and resolve minor enhancement projects, including final review and approval before communicating with clients.
Work with the Project Manager on A/B client communication and expectations, site information, and capital or large-scale projects.
Meet or exceed annual sales goals.
Promote safety through training and meetings and monitor job sites for potential hazards.
Create timely and thorough documentation of employee coaching, conversations, counseling, and performance management discussions.
Promote adherence to company policies and best practices.
Train, plan, assign, and direct work; resolve conflicts.
Recommend potential clients to the business development team based on current relationships.
Perform other duties as assigned.