Southern Botanical, Inc Looking for Farm General Manager at Dallas, TX Full Time

37 Farm is currently looking for a General Manager in the Dallas area

Job Summary:

37 Farm is seeking a driven individual for a full-time position overseeing all aspects of business management for an 85-acre Tree Farm and Nursery with a focus on Team management Budgeting, Sales and Inventory Planning. The ideal candidate will have a solid business understanding, strong leadership abilities, and great customer relations skills. They are the type of leader who motivates and encourages the team toward greater efficiency and has a vision for future growth.

Positions reporting to this position: Farm Manager and Farm Administrator Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing and building a team of 6-8 by training, supervising evaluating, coaching, and hiring, orientation and firing. (2 direct reports)
• Holds team and weekly one on one meetings with direct reports.
• Manage the Farm budget to achieve sales goals, company spending, and profits
• Oversee Payroll, Accounting, Sales, Marketing, and Operations functions
• Procure all materials needed for daily farm activities including plants, soils, containers, etc.
• Forecast plant needs for future months and ensure that investment is maximized by planting crops with high margin yield
• Maintain relationships with existing customers and help to grow business with new customers in the TX market
• Quote materials to customers and enter sales orders
• Arrange logistics for delivery of customer orders and maintain scheduling calendar
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required.
• Analyze labor need and hire as needed to maintain growth goals.
• Develop and manage yearly budget and monthly performance goals for farm operations
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS (refers to job, not incumbent):
Required Skills/Abilities

• Results-driven and customer-focused mindset
• Excellent organization and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Understanding of accounting fundamentals; including debits, credits, accounts receivable, accounts payable and budgets
• Understanding of inventory management and forecasting driven by turn metrics, contracts, and sales data
• Desire to learn all aspects of running a business and willingness to get directly involved wherever needed to support the team
• Ability to create a positive environment for employees which encourages teamwork and collaboration
• Ability to work with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Quickbooks Online
• 1-3 years’ experience in the green industry preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in horticulture/other related field or business management preferred

Educational Requirements:

• A degree in Horticulture, Arboriculture, or equivalent advanced plant and horticultural knowledge with hands-on experience nursery field-production is essential.

Required Certification/Licensure:

· Valid state driver’s license. Qualified to drive company vehicles.
Experience Requirements:

• Three years’ experience leading and management of others, industry experience is preferred.

Special Skills Required:

• Ability to read, write and speak English and speak Spanish; basic team building and organizational skills. Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift/carry materials up to 50lbs, move about the work site, communicate efficiently and effectively on the telephone or in person, and complete required paperwork. Exposed to dust, pollen, chemicals, cold and heat in an external environment. Requires extended periods of walking, standing, kneeling, bending and lifting, up to 100% of a workday.

Working Conditions:

• External environment with all weather and terrain exposure. Exposed to equipment that may cause cuts and significant bodily injury. Safety equipment includes gloves, work boots, company uniform, earplugs and safety glasses

Position Interacts With (indicate internal and external contacts):

• Company owner, management and team, and clients

Perks:

• 401K with company match up to 4%
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Paid-Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Recognition programs and performance bonuses
• Continuing education and industry involvement opportunities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: One location