Management Development Program Associate

SunWorks Landscape Partners • Melbourne, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

SunWorks Landscape Partners is seeking motivated individuals for its Management Development Program, which provides immediate exposure to branch operations and business functions, including sales, operations management, and financial analysis. The six-month rotation covers the enhancement, irrigation, agronomy, and arbor departments, with hands-on experience in operations, project finance, account management, and sales. The program prepares participants for a client-facing management role and is designed to lead to an account manager or business development position after six months. Participants are full-time employees with full benefits.

Requirements

• 0–1 years of experience in operations, business development, or field management.
• Excellent communication, team leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Positive, can-do attitude.
• Willingness to work onsite.

Nice To Haves

• A major in agriculture, horticulture, or landscape design/architecture.
• Conversational Spanish language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Shadow SunWorks account and production managers, developing skills through on-the-job experiences, project assignments, and formal training.
• Build and nurture strong client relationships through proactive communication.
• Deliver excellent customer service by educating clients on horticultural best practices, recommending property enhancements, and proactively correcting problems.
• Assist with leading a team of 12–25 employees organized into 3–5 landscape maintenance crews.
• Assist with managing daily operations to the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with the enhancement, irrigation, agronomy, and arbor care divisions to ensure seamless execution of services for customers in the assigned portfolio.
• Participate in SunWorks-organized training sessions to develop industry and company knowledge and professional relationships with senior leadership.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k).
• Unlimited PTO.
• Competitive compensation package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed