Department Manager - Irrigation
About The Position
The Department Manager serves as the branch’s Irrigation expert, working closely with customers to address needs within the department and ensure excellent service. The role supports the Branch Manager with sales and operations planning, demand forecasting, and coordination of supply and demand. It promotes a safe workplace, manages inventory principles and customer mix, and builds a positive, collaborative environment for employees. The manager also trains and develops staff on irrigation products and customer needs, works with branch leadership to adopt technologies and new ways of working, and supports other branch departments and customers as needed.
Requirements
- 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.
- Willingness to learn and adopt new technologies and ways of working.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- 1–3 years of green industry experience and an understanding of irrigation products.
- For internal candidates, Line of Business (LOB) Certification Level I or higher.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Branch Manager with sales and operations planning, statistical demand forecasting, and integration of supply and demand plans.
- Promote an incident-free environment by emphasizing safety and leading by example.
- Encourage a strong safety culture through workplace organization, training, and execution of policies.
- Understand and execute inventory management principles, target customer mix, and sales.
- Create a positive employee environment that encourages teamwork in alignment with SiteOne DNA.
- Train and develop staff to understand the Irrigation product line and customer needs in support of departmental sales goals.
- Partner with branch leadership to understand and implement new technologies and ways of working that positively affect business performance.
- Support other branch departments and customers as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- DailyPay available.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Associate referral program.
- Company apparel and work boot vouchers.
- Opportunity for advancement.
- Paid training and business certifications.
- Free counseling services and Employee Assistance Program.
- Life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Product discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
