Management Development Program Associate

About the Role

SunWorks Landscape Partners is seeking highly motivated individuals to join our Management Development Program. This program places participants at the center of branch operations, providing immediate exposure to all business functions, including sales, operations management, and financial analysis, while gaining a strong understanding of the landscaping industry. This is a 6-month rotation across the enhancement, irrigation, agronomy, and arbor departments. The program prepares participants to step into a client-facing management position through hands-on experience in operations, project finance, account management, and sales. Participants are full-time employees. The program is designed for participants to graduate into an Account Manager or Business Development position after 6 months.

Key Responsibilities

• Shadow SunWorks account and production managers to develop skills through on-the-job experiences, project assignments, and formal training.
• Build and nurture strong client relationships by fostering proactive communication.
• Deliver excellent customer service by educating clients on horticultural best practices, providing recommendations for property enhancements, and correcting problems proactively.
• Assist with leading a team of 12-25 employees organized into 3-5 landscape maintenance crews.
• Assist with managing daily operations to the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with the company’s enhancement, irrigation, agronomy, and arbor care divisions to ensure seamless execution of all services provided to customers.
• Participate in SunWorks organized training sessions to develop industry and company knowledge, and develop professional relationships with high-level leadership.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Majors: Agriculture, Horticulture, or Landscape Design/Architecture preferred but not required.
• 0-1 years of experience in operations, business development, or field management.
• Excellent communication, team leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Positive, can-do attitude.
• Conversational Spanish language proficiency a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package of $60,000.
• Benefits include medical/dental/vision coverage, 401K, and unlimited PTO.
• Must be willing to work onsite.