Grounds and Landscaping Manager: Wednesbury
An excellent opportunity for a commercially minded and self:driven Grounds and Landscaping Head of Department Manager to lead a growing team, drive new business, and oversee grounds maintenance and soft services operations for a facilities service provider.
If youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you: Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, Business Development Manager, Facilities Services Manager, Landscaping Contracts Manager, Operations Manager, Soft Services Manager
SALARY: GBP35,000 to GBP40,000 per annum + Bonus Opportunities
LOCATION: Wednesbury, West Midlands
JOB TYPE: Full:Time, Permanent
PLEASE NOTE: You will need a Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel locally
Job Overview
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Grounds and Landscaping Head of Department Business Manager with strong leadership skills, a commercial mindset, and experience in facilities or grounds maintenance.
As a Grounds and Landscaping Head of Department Business Manager you will oversee daily operations, ensuring the delivery of high:quality grounds maintenance services while driving new business opportunities across the West Midlands.
The Grounds and Landscaping Head of Department Business Manager will work closely with the sales team to expand client relationships, secure new commercial contracts, and maintain excellent service standards.
DUTIES
- Lead and Manage Teams: Oversee the gardening and grounds maintenance team to ensure high service delivery
- Drive Business Growth: Develop new business and maintain existing contracts within the facilities sector
- Client Relationship Management: Build strong client relationships through proactive communication and support
- Sales Planning: Prepare annual business and quarterly sales plans aligned with KPIs
- Monitor Competitors: Track market trends and competitor performance to maximise business opportunities
- Networking: Attend networking events and represent the company at industry functions
- Tender Management: Produce and submit professional tender documents for new contracts
- Performance Review: Participate in monthly business reviews and sales meetings to evaluate progress
Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience of managing grounds maintenance or landscaping operations
- A background in business development or sales within the facilities or soft services sector
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
- Strong commercial awareness and results:driven approach
- Ability to lead and motivate teams effectively
- Confident in networking and building client relationships
- Self:motivated with a proactive, positive attitude
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel locally
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