Hiring: Branch Sales Manager Company: TruGreen Location: North Augusta, SC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-13 13:43:57 Target Skills & Keywords : Elasticsearch, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Shortcut About the job Experience: •2 - 3 years of related experience in the lawn/horticulture agronomic field required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. •3 years of related experience in the lawn/horticulture agronomic field required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Skills: •Strategic Sales Planning: Develop comprehensive sales plans and forecasts at the branch level. Maintain rigorous control over sales outcomes to ensure the attainment of sales objectives within budgetary constraints. •Marketing Program Execution: Collaborate in the execution of various marketing programs, such as door-to-door, direct mail, inside, and outside marketing, to drive profit growth and the expansion of TruGreen's services. Share valuable local market insights and customer feedback with the TruGreen Marketing team. •Lead Generation: Compile lists of potential customers to generate sales leads. Utilize information from direct mail campaigns, advertisements, community events, trade shows, business seminars, and other sources. Additionally, provide support in closing sales as required. •Customer Satisfaction: Address customer complaints related to sales and service. Analyze and manage new sale cancellation requests to proactively retain customers. •Training and Development: Organize and conduct ongoing training for sales personnel, focusing on customer service skills, effective selling techniques, and adherence to safety policies and procedures. •Workflow Management: Establish and oversee work procedures, create work schedules, and facilitate workflow to optimize efficiency. Monitor and report on the hourly, daily, and weekly sales performance of each team member. •Performance Standards: Develop, implement, and maintain performance standards, measurements, and corrective strategies to ensure the realization of approved plans and objectives within the sales organization. •Staffing and HR Management: Lead the recruiting, interviewing, and staffing of 10 or more peak reps. Evaluate staff performance, provide salary recommendations, and enforce disciplinary actions in accordance with company policies. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree or 2 - 3 years of related experience in the lawn/horticulture agronomic field required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. •Strong leadership and team management skills. •Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. •Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. •Proficiency in using sales analytics and CRM tools. •Demonstrated capacity to travel to all Door to Door routes within the market. •Demonstrated knowledge of the organization, products, and/or services •In-depth knowledge of customer and market dynamics and requirements •Proven leadership and ability to drive sales teams •Demonstrated capacity to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, percentages, and volume Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!