Assistant Branch Manager

Job Description

Assistant Branch Manager

At CEPRA Landscape, we design, build, and maintain world-class landscapes and cultivate the people behind them. As a privately owned company, we specialize in commercial landscape maintenance and construction, proudly serving the Central and West Coast Florida markets.

The Assistant Branch Manager is a key link to the overall success of the branch. This role helps lead client service and field operations, ensuring exceptional service, quality landscapes, strong financial performance, and a strong company culture of teamwork and accountability.

What You’ll Do

Client and Account Management

• Build and maintain strong, long-term partnerships with key clients
• Regularly visit client properties to monitor service quality, identify opportunities, and ensure expectations are being met.
• Partner with client service and production teams to provide proactive solutions and exceptional service.
• Support account retention by maintaining strong relationships and addressing client needs in a timely manner.

Operations and Team Leadership

• Lead, support and develop teams of Account Managers, Production and Operations teams to achieve strong results for clients and branch
• Help coordinate and lead multiple client service and production teams while driving quality, efficiency, and accountability.
• Ensure teams have the equipment, tools, materials, and resources needed to perform their work safely and effectively.
• Support the proper use, care, and maintenance of company vehicles, equipment, tools, and other branch assets.
• Monitor safety practices and help foster a “safety first” culture
• Coach and develop supervisors and team members, providing clear expectations, feedback, and opportunities for growth.
• Support staffing needs for recruiting, team development, retention and workforce planning

Financial and Branch Performance

• Branch budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance responsibilities
• Help manage account budgets and monitor production performance to support branch profitability, retention and revenue
• Ensure contracts, billing, proposals, and other operational documentation are completed accurately and on time.
• Collaborate with internal teams to track performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support business development efforts by identifying growth opportunities within existing and prospective client relationships.

What We’re Looking for

• Minimum 5 years of commercial landscape management experience
• A degree in Agribusiness, Horticulture or Business Management, or a related field is preferred
• Demonstrated experience leading teams, coordinating operations, and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills with a genuine commitment to serving both clients and team members.
• Proven ability of budgeting, forecasting, and the financial drivers of a service-based business.
• Solid knowledge of commercial landscape maintenance, horticulture, irrigation, and landscape equipment is required
• Proven track record managing or coordinating company vehicles, equipment, and other operational assets.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Word and Excel
• A collaborative, hands-on leadership style with the ability to develop people and build strong teams.
• Working knowledge of software platforms used to manage landscape operations, estimates, budgets, and reporting.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, and a 401(k) with company match.
• Company vehicle.
• Eligibility for a fiscal year-end branch performance bonus.
• Well-maintained trucks, tools, equipment, and PPE.
• A supportive, people-first work environment where team contributions are recognized and celebrated.
• Opportunities for professional development, leadership growth, and career advancement.
• The opportunity to help grow a premier commercial landscape company while making a meaningful impact on our clients, team members, and communities

CEPRA Landscape is an Equal Opportunity and E-verify Employer