Department Manager - Irrigation & Agronomics

SiteOne Landscape Supply; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Paid Time Off

401k with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance & Disability

Job summary

SiteOne Landscape Supply is seeking an Irrigation Department Manager at our Addison, IL branch. You will lead irrigation sales and operations, ensuring safety, inventory accuracy, and strong customer service to drive department performance.

You will train agronomic staff, collaborate with branch leadership on new technologies, and support other departments to enhance overall branch success. This role emphasizes teamwork and SiteOne DNA in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of green industry experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service and management skills.
• Experience with sales and operations planning and forecasting.
• Understanding of accounting fundamentals: debits, credits, accounts receivable, accounts payable and budgets.
• Willing to learn and adopt new technologies.
• Internal candidates: LOBCertification Level I or higher preferred.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist Branch Manager with sales and operations planning, forecasting, and integration of supply and demand.
• Promote an incident-free environment with daily safety emphasis.
• Encourage a strong safety culture through organization, training, and policy execution.
• Understand and execute inventory management, target customer mix and sales.
• Create a positive environment for employees aligned with SiteOne DNA.
• Train and develop staff to be knowledgeable about irrigation products and customer needs.
• Partner with branch leadership to implement new technologies and improve performance.
• Support other branch departments and customers as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Management skills

Sales & operations planning

Accounting fundamentals

Willingness to learn

LOB Certification (Internal)

Lift 50 pounds

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company Overview

SiteOne Landscape Supply is the largest national distributor of landscaping products across the United States and Canada. As a leading supplier of wholesale goods for green industry professionals, we have a long history of serving those who design, build, and maintain outdoor spaces - from lawns and gardens to golf courses, sport fields and 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 covering irrigation, lighting, turf and landscape maintenance, hardscapes, nursery, and pest control supplies.

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.