SALES SUPERVISOR

TRUGREEN; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TruGreen is seeking an experienced and results-driven Branch Sales Manager in Oshawa to lead a high-performance sales team, expand the local customer base, and maximize profits. You will staff and guide the team, develop sales plans, and uphold TruGreen commitments in a growth-focused market.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills, with ability to travel as needed and manage multiple routes effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 2-3 years of related sales experience preferred.
• Proven sales track record and strong leadership abilities.
• Strategic thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sales Planning: Develop comprehensive sales plans and forecasts at the branch level.
• Maintain rigorous control over sales outcomes to ensure attainment of objectives.
• Lead generation and staffing of 18+ peak reps; drive customer growth and retention.
• Train staff in customer service, selling techniques, and safety policies.
• Oversee workflows, scheduling, and hourly performance across teams.

Skills

Sales leadership

Strategic planning

CRM tools

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent sales experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM analytics

Job description

984 Farewell Street, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 6N6 Job Description TruGreen is committed to providing personalized attention for our associates. We focus on developing our people by building proud, dynamic teams while helping associates reach their personal and professional goals. We continuously strive to make TruGreen an employer of choice and "a great place to work!" Experienced and results-driven Branch Sales Managers lead and enhance all sales activities within their assigned TruGreen branch. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in staffing and guiding a high-performance sales team to increase sales volume, maximize profits, and uphold their TruGreen Commitment. This position involves devising strategic plans to expand our customer base within the local marketing area. This position is located in a high growth potential market!

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sales Planning: Develop comprehensive sales plans and forecasts at the branch level.
• Maintain rigorous control over sales outcomes to ensure the attainment of sales objectives within budgetary constraints.
• Marketing Program Execution: Collaborate in the execution of various marketing programs, such as door-to-door, direct mail, inside, and outside marketing, to drive profit growth and the expansion of TruGreens' services. Share valuable local market insights and customer feedback with the TruGreen Marketing team.
• Lead Generation: Compile lists of potential customers to generate sales leads. Utilize information from direct mail campaigns, advertisements, community events, trade shows, business seminars, and other sources. Additionally, provide support in closing sales as required.
• Customer Satisfaction: Address customer complaints related to sales and service. Analyze and manage new sale cancellation requests to proactively retain customers.
• Training and Development: Organize and conduct ongoing training for sales personnel, focusing on customer service skills, effective selling techniques, and adherence to safety policies and procedures.
• Workflow Management: Establish and oversee work procedures, create work schedules, and facilitate workflow to optimize efficiency. Monitor and report on the hourly, daily, and weekly sales performance of each team member.
• Performance Standards: Develop, implement, and maintain performance standards, measurements, and corrective strategies to ensure the realization of approved plans and objectives within the sales organization.
• Staffing and HR Management: Lead the recruiting, interviewing, and staffing of 18 or more peak reps. Evaluate staff performance, provide salary recommendations, and enforce disciplinary actions in accordance with company policies.

Pay Ranges $60,000 - $90,000 (includes regular weekly salary and bonus potential)

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree or 2 - 3 years of related SALES experience in the lawn/horticulture agronomic field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Proven experience in sales. Strong leadership and team management skills, experience in this area is a must. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in using sales analytics and CRM tools. Ability to travel to all Door to Door routes within the market.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of the organization, products, and/or services.
• Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements.
• Proven leadership and ability to drive sales teams.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, percentages, and volume.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, specialists, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to define customer problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Other required knowledge skills and abilities include but are not limited to: Attention to Detail, Organizational skills, Adaptability, and Flexibility.
• Computer skills with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly required to: Sit, stand, and walk; Use hands and arms to handle, feel, or reach; Speak and hear; Use close vision abilities. Occasionally required to: Lift or move up to 25 lbs. Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Noise level: Low to moderate. Adverse Conditions: Minimal. Ability to speak, read and write fluently in English is required.

ENGLISH VERSION FOLLOWS

Notre but - Inspirer tout le monde à vivre leur vie à l'extérieur Aux Services des Espaces Verts, notre croyons que la belle vie commence avec une belle pelouse. Et nous savons que rien ne remplace la joie et la bonne santé d'une vie à l'extérieur. C'est pourquoi nous sommes dédiés à faire de votre pelouse un endroit d'insipration et de vraie connection, remplie de réunions de famille, picnics entre amis, jeux de tag et siestes dans le gazon. Et c'est aussi pourquoi nous sommes engagés à améliorer les espaces extérieurs dans nos communautés, ainsi que notre environnement. Nous croyons que la vie est bien meilleure à l'extérieur.

Tru Purpose - Inspiring the world to live life outside. At TruGreen®, we believe the good life begins with a great lawn. And we know that nothing can replace the happiness and healthiness of a life lived outside. That’s why we’re dedicated to making your yard a place of inspiration and true connection, filled with family BBQs, friendly picnics, games of tag and naps in the grass. And it’s why we’re committed to improving outdoor spaces in our communities and our environment. We believe life is better outside.