Turf Route Manager

Description

Have you ever found yourself admiring the beauty of an emerald green, striped lawn or sports field? Are you a continual learner that strives to do a little better each and every day? Do you strive for excellence in everything you do and get excited about a challenge? If you answered yes to these questions and get satisfaction out of serving people and a job well done we have an opportunity for you.

Ryan Lawn & Tree was just named one of the top three lawn and landscape companies in the US! If you are passionate about turfgrass, agronomy and lawn care, then we want to talk to you. Ryan Lawn & Tree is rapidly growing and we are expanding our turfgrass and lawn care team. If you love working outside, this role will involve turfgrass applications and excellent customer service skills.

To be successful in this role you must be a self-motivated and driven individual with a career-focused mindset. You must be able to thrive in a fast paced yet structured environment being able to pay close attention to detail even when under pressure. The ability to find enjoyment in building strong relationships with customers, employees and industry partners is one of the most important skill sets that sets us apart from our competitors.

Responsibilities of a Turf Route Manager:

• Providing excellent account management and customer service to a territory consisting of approximately 400-500 customers
• Conducting thorough assessments of the turfgrass to diagnose and deliver specific lawn care solutions customized for each client based on budget, expectations and environmental factors.
• Work closely with a team to ensure efficient operations, while also having the autonomy to work independently.
• Take care of client properties with attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Interact with clients daily in a timely manner, effectively communicating the process, expectations of services needed, services performed, and recommendations for other Ryan services required on their property.

Requirements

• Preferably 2+ years of experience in the green or agricultural industry, but we also welcome candidates with a continual learner mindset.
• Secondary education in agronomy, turfgrass, or agricultural sciences is a plus
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License required
• Ability to obtain DOT certification
• Capability to obtain and maintain a state-issued pesticide applicator license for turfgrass within 3 months
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Why work at Ryan Lawn & Tree? RYAN is a proven leader in the lawn and landscape industry and has a reputation as one of the highest-quality lawn and tree companies in the nation. Our rapid, sustained growth has and will continue to provide advancement opportunities for employees that excel in their careers. We are a non-smoking and EEOC company and offer great benefits to our employees, including:

• Full-time, year-round employment 
• Competitve Compensation 
• Bonuses available
• Excellent benefits package
  • Health Insurance
  • 401k w/ company match
  • Dental/Vision and more
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
• Flexible work schedule
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 17 Days Paid Time Off