Fertilization and Plant Health Care Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Fertilization & Plant Health Care Manager

This leadership opportunity centers on taking ownership of a newly established fertilization and plant health care department to drive its expansion. The primary objective is to build and grow the division's operations and revenue, eventually transitioning from hands-on applications to overseeing a team of technicians.

An established, service-oriented landscape design and build firm based in the Metro Detroit area is looking to expand its service offerings. Operating since 1998, the organization provides high-quality landscape architectural concepts, design, and construction, prioritizing excellent customer service and efficiency. This represents a highly stable yet entrepreneurial environment for a driven professional eager to build a meaningful growth area for the company.

Responsibilities

• Take complete ownership of the newer fertilization and plant health care department to make it your own.
• Grow recurring fertilization revenue and actively expand the customer base through dedicated business development efforts.
• Perform field applications and technical execution during the department's initial growth phase.
• Assist with landscape project management on an as-needed basis when capacity allows.
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships to ensure long-term satisfaction and retention.
• Build, lead, and oversee a team of additional technicians as the department scales.

Requirements

• Proven experience in technical execution within the fertilization and plant health care industry.
• Strong business acumen with the demonstrated capability to own and develop a growing division.
• Excellent customer service skills with a natural ability for maintaining client relationships.
• Fertilizer/pesticide applicator license or ability to obtain required licensing.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the flexibility to wear multiple hats while the department is still small.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $60,000 - $70,000.
• Meaningful performance incentive tied directly to the growth of the fertilization/plant health care business.
• Realistic total compensation opportunity of $75,000 - $90,000+ for successful department growth.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.