District Manager - Thrive Brands

Job Summary

Thrive Brands, a division of SavATree, is seeking a dynamic and strategic District Manager to oversee operations across nine branches nationwide. This leader will guide newly acquired businesses through the post-acquisition transition while driving performance across employee experience, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.

This is a remote role with significant travel (nationwide), best suited for a growth-minded leader who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments.

Job Description

District Manager – Thrive Brands

Location: Remote plus travel
Travel: 50-75% within continental U.S.
Salary Range: $150,000–$180,000 base
Incentives: Annual Bonus + Equity

Overview:

Thrive Brands, a division of SavATree, is seeking a dynamic and strategic District Manager to oversee operations across nine branches nationwide. This leader will guide newly acquired businesses through the post-acquisition transition while driving performance across employee experience, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.

This is a remote role with significant travel (nationwide), best suited for a growth-minded leader who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments.

What You’ll Need to Be Successful:

• Have detailed knowledge and understanding of each assigned branch’s dashboard of key metrics: sales revenue, service line mix, Rate Per Hour (RPH) by service line, client count, pitched and sold work, etc. Where metrics are not being met, work with branch management to identify root cause(s) and implement countermeasures accordingly.
• Develop and strengthen branch management’s understanding of and ability to effectively manage their P&L; provide guidance with annual budget preparation.
• Support, coach, and strengthen Branch Managers in their capability to manage and motivate Sales Arborists. Be highly proficient in the company’s chosen sales methodology – Sandler System.
• Have a strong working knowledge of applicable marketing initiatives, ensure follow-through, and monitor results.
• Know each branch’s state of Employee Engagement as defined and measured by GALLUP’s Q12 – coach and support management to grow the percentage of fully engaged team members continuously.
• Ensure each branch is fully staffed, has met the +1, +2, or +3 staffing goal (during peak season), and has identified and is developing at least one High Potential (HP). In doing so, support and establish an interactive business partnership with Talent Acquisition.
• Ensure branch management is executing on and providing a quality and timely new hire Training & Development onboarding process.
• Ensure each branch is promoting and practicing an employee-led safety culture, adhering to all Standard Work and protocols to meet the “Path to Zero” safety goal.
• Ensure each branch operates at optimum levels to minimize environmental impact, either through daily activities and/or improvements in technology.
• Monitor each branch’s Net Promoter Score. Where metrics are not being met, work with branch management to identify root cause(s) and implement countermeasures accordingly.
• Understand and be committed to managing in accordance with Lean Sigma and Continuous Improvement principles.
• Partner with M&A Team on prospects, closing and integration as needed.

What We’re Looking For:

• The enthusiasm to lead and mentor individuals.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in plant science or business administration or equivalent work experience
• 8-10+ years relevant work experience managing a team with P&L ownership, preferably in high transaction B2C and/or B2B customer-centric business
• Adept at coaching, developing, and inspiring performance across the spectrum, from the front line through management.
• Ability to manage up in a high-paced, entrepreneurial, and excellence-driven culture. 

Why Thrive Brands:

• Supported by SavATree, Thrive Brands combines the agility of a start-up with the resources of an industry leader
• Competitive salary, vehicle program, comprehensive benefits, matched 401(k), and performance-based bonuses
• Emphasis on continuous development, collaboration, and leadership growth

What is essential:

• Valid U.S. driver’s license
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds when required

We want everyone to be able to identify and achieve their own version of success, which means giving each team member the room and opportunity to grow. To ensure that everyone has the best chance to succeed, we invest heavily in training and continuing education. We make it easy for you to reach out and get the help you need, even when it’s from the other side of the country. This means actively fostering a collaborative culture where we come together to learn from each other and help each other succeed. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where each employee has the resources and opportunities to advance his or her career and become a go-to subject matter expert. That’s why we often say that when you work here, you thrive here. 

Thrive Brands is an equal opportunity employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

 

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