Division Manager

Division ManagerThis position will oversee operations in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia.Responsibilities:Work with other WTS management to establish overall objectives regarding sales, production, profits, quality, staff development, monitor progress and ensure achievement.Develop divisional budgets and operate within them.Make recommendations for equipment or other asset purchases based upon targeted goals and operational needs.Perpetuate employee compliance with and understanding of all WTS policies and procedures.Ensure all managers within the division have authority needed to carry out their assigned duties and achieve established goals.Establish and promote contacts with appropriate local and state agencies, associations, and other prospective customers, to obtain work for the division/company and to enhance good public relations.Keep abreast of competition, area growth trends, market studies and other circumstances of possible impact on regional operations.Develop and ensure implementation of Best Practices procedures throughout all areas of the division.Manage budgets, review and approve sales documents and other material to control costs and increase revenue within guidelines.Plan and direct personnel management within the division, including recruitment, hiring, discipline, promotions, terminations, setting performance objectives and evaluating progress.Provide for personnel cross training at all levels within the division to ensure seamless continued operations in the absence of any key or other personnel.Conduct timely performance reviews of direct reports and takes corrective action when necessary.Plan and direct staff development, establishing an environment that motivates staff and provides effective training.Perform periodic work site inspections to ensure work is performed to standards of quality.Ensure all contract files are set-up properly, contract reporting is timely and accurate and no contract activity goes unbilled.Respond to customer complaints ensuring proper handling to achieve excellent customer satisfaction.Other duties as assigned.Requirements:Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of experience in utility vegetation management or related fieldISA Certification requiredValid CDL & Med Card requiredBasic accounting knowledge and profit orientationProficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPointStrong verbal and written communication skills – bilingual preferredAbility to identify, assign, develop and retain key employeesExcellent coaching and mentoring abilitiesSelf-starter and demonstrates initiativeResults and action orientedSales and growth orientedExcellent organizational skills and time management skillsProfit driven – seeks ways to cut costs and improve efficiencyEffective problem solving skills, ability to handle adversityPerforms and demands excellent quality in workAble and willing to travelWright Tree Service employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.