Department Manager - Irrigation

SiteOne Landscape Supply; Cornelius (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401k with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance and Disability

Product Discounts

Advancement opportunities

Paid training & certifications

Job summary

SiteOne Landscape Supply is seeking a Department Manager to serve as the irrigation expert in the branch, working closely with customers on needs within the department to ensure excellence. You will assist with sales/ops planning, safety culture, and inventory management while developing staff and implementing new technologies for improved performance.

The role emphasizes teamwork and customer focus, with a clear path to advancement and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental,

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in the green industry with irrigation product knowledge.
• Strong customer service and management capabilities.
• Familiarity with sales/operations planning and forecasting; basic accounting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist Branch Manager with sales and operations planning and forecasting.
• Promote an incident-free environment by daily safety emphasis.
• Foster a strong safety culture through organization and training.
• Understand and execute inventory management, target customer mix and sales.
• Create a positive, teamwork-focused environment aligned with SiteOne DNA.
• Train agronomic staff to understand the irrigation product line and customer needs.
• Collaborate with branch leadership to adopt new technologies and improve performance.
• Support other branch departments and customers as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Management

Sales & forecasting

Accounting basics

Tech adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Company Overview

SiteOne Landscape Supplyis the largest national distributor of landscaping products across the United States and Canada. As a leading supplier of wholesale goodsfor green industry professionals, we have a long history of servingthosewho design, build, and maintain outdoor spaces – from lawns and gardens to golf courses,sport fieldsand more. We pride ourselves on knowing our customers and their business better than anyone else and providing them with a one-stop shop of extensive inventory coveringirrigation,lighting,turf and landscape maintenance,hardscapes,nursery, andpest controlsupplies.

At SiteOne, we are passionate about delivering an outstanding customer experience and will stop at nothing to help our customers win. We know that our associates are the key to this success, and our commitment to the SiteOne DNA and support for our associates through development programs, benefits, and perks align with our vision to \"Be a Great Place to Work for Our Associates\". We foster a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. With over 700 locations and exciting expansion ahead, now is the perfect time to join SiteOne and grow Stronger Together™!

Position Overview

Our Department Managers take the lead as the Irrigation expert in the branch, working closely with customers on any or all needs within the department to ensure excellence.

What you’ll do:

• Assist Branch Manager with the sales and operations planning process, statistical demand forecasting, and integration of supply and demand plans.


• Promote an incident-free environment by emphasizing safety daily through leading by example.


• Encourage a strong safety culture through workplace organization, training and executing policies.


• Understand and execute the principles of inventory management, target customer mix and sales.


• Create a positive environment for employees which encourages teamwork in alignment with SiteOne DNA.


• Train and develop agronomic staff to be knowledgeable of the Irrigation product line and customer needs to support achievement of departmental sales goals.


• Partner with branch leadership to understand and implement new technologies and ways of working to help positively impact business performance.


• Support other branch departments and customers as needed.

Skills We Are Seeking

• 1-3 years of experience in the green industry and an understanding of irrigation products, preferred


• 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.


• Ready and willing to learn and adopt new technologies and ways of working


• For Internal Candidates Only: Line of Business (LOB) Certification Level I or higher, preferred


• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds


• High school diploma or equivalent

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation


• Medical, Dental and Vision plans


• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays


• DailyPay available!


• 401k with company match


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Lucrative Associate Referral Program


• Company Apparel and Work Boot Vouchers


• Opportunity for Advancement


• Paid Training and Business Certifications Available


• Free Counseling Services/Employee Assistance Program


• Life Insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance


• Product Discounts


• Most Branches never work Sundays!

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED OF INDIVIDUALS PERFORMING THE JOB. THE QUALIFICATIONS DETAILED IN THIS JOB DESCRIPTION ARE NOT CONSIDERED THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE JOB, BUT RATHER AS GUIDELINES. THEY MAY VARY FROM POSITION TO POSITION.

SiteOne Landscape Supply is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all associates and all applicants for employment. All employment decisions at SiteOne-including those relating to hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits, compensation, placement, and termination-will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, age, veteran status, uniform service, pregnancy, disability, or any other factor protected by applicable law.

Starting pay will depend on factors such as location and experience, and will always meet or exceed applicable state and local minimum wage laws.