Branch Manager

Arbor Masters; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Disability coverage

Professional certification renewals

Job summary

Arbor Masters in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Branch Manager to oversee branch safety, profitability, and daily operations. You will lead branch personnel, coordinate equipment, and ensure high standards of service for residential and commercial tree care.

The role encompasses budgeting, marketing plans, staffing, and performance reviews. You will collaborate with leadership to implement training paths, incentives, and timely customer estimates.

Qualifications

• Must be a team player with a positive attitude.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• ISA Certified Arborist preferred.
• 3 years industry experience preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership role.
• Knowledge of tree care and safety practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directing, coordinating, and overseeing activities of branch personnel and equipment productivity.
• Creating budgets, marketing, staffing, and equipment plans for all branch operations.
• Communicating production goals and conduct performance reviews with field team members.
• Scheduling work with project coordinator and reviewing completed work.
• Ensuring crews are informed of changes and safety requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Industry knowledge

Education

ISA Certified Arborist preferred

Job description

Arbor Masters is committed to nurturing a culturally inclusive environment that hires, trains, and promotes regardless of race, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, political beliefs, veteran status, or any other protected class. We will always cultivate an environment that celebrates differences in our teams at all Arbor Masters branches. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive workforce results in better decision-making, faster and more innovative problem solving, and creates a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.
Arbor Masters is a third-generation, family-owned business, specializing in affordable and customizable plans for all areas of tree service and plant care, both residential and commercial. We take pride in our work, our work family, and making sure our customers are satisfied by providing work with really high standards for safety and excellence. When our customers and employees trust us, they are trusting our family standard.

We are growing and looking to add aBranch Managerto our team of experts. The Branch Manager is responsible for the success of the branch in the areas of safety, profitability, and general operations.

As a Branch Manager, you would be responsible for:

• Directing, coordinating, and overseeing activities of branch personnel and equipment productivity
• Creating budgets, marketing, staffing, and equipment plans for all branch operations
• Communicating production goals and conduct performance reviews with field team members
• Executing, evaluating, and updating budgets, marketing, staffing, and equipment plans
• Collaborating with project coordinator to schedule work and review completed work
• Ensuring crews are completing all assigned work properly and have been informed of any new changes
• Working with leadership team to implement career and training path, including skills tests, along with incentive programs for field team members
• Ensuring weekly safety meetings are held and sign in sheet is sent to Safety Director
• Providing same day estimates to customers
• Ensuring vehicles and equipment are maintained with a clean appearance and ensuring all required paperwork in vehicles is up to date and any outages are reported
• Making prospect calls, following up with referrals and cross-selling to gain quality leads
• Reporting directly to the President and the Leadership Team

Requirements:

• Must be a team player with a positive attitude!
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be at least 18 years old
• ISA Certified Arborist preferred
• 3 years industry experience preferred
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership role
• Knowledge of tree care, hazard, tree evaluation, regional plant and horticulture, integrated pest management and industry approved tree care practices preferred
• Must be self-motivated, ambitious and a good communicator
• Must possess effective leadership, organization, and management skills

In addition to offering compensation in the top 25% of the market, our employee benefits package includes:

• Medical Plan effective 60 days following start date
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) (50% Company Match up to 4%/2%)
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability (100% Company Paid)
• $25k AD&D Insurance (100% Company Paid)
• Employee Assistance Program (100% Company Paid)
• Six (6) Paid Holidays
• Professional certification and registration renewals

Our core purpose is to love people and pursue excellence in the tree care industry. Our Core Values are Commitment, Innovation, Integrity, Safety and Stewardship.