• Company Ute with fuel, laptop, mobile phone  
• $37.5 p/h full time
• Business in growth mode

About the company:
Come and join a well-established, New Zealand services company. My client is an award-winning franchise-based company with a key focus on customer service and quality assurance. Their robust structure and system of delivery sets them apart from their competitors. Large private and public sector organisations all over New Zealand utilise their services day in and day out.

About the Role:
My client seeks a talented and experienced gardener to provide operational support for its new business arm. This exciting opportunity offers you the chance to shape the future of facility care in New Zealand while contributing to the growth of a well-established brand. You’ll be comfortable managing your time between hands-on work, providing training, and meeting with clients.

Duties:

• On the tools: As part of your role, you will have clients assigned to you, and you will be responsible for delivering a professional lawn and gardening service. You will send them a report after every visit and be the main point of contact. You will be responsible for looking after your tools and van and getting the materials needed for every job.
• Support and develop franchisees: You'll lead and mentor our franchise owners by sharing your knowledge and providing training on-site or running workshops. You will work closely with them to ensure they are following the best practices in the industry and reaching the desirable standards.
• Business development: You will play a vital role in increasing our services in the region. You will meet leads or existing clients to quote our services. You will ensure that every service or project quote is delivered on time with high quality and exceeding our client’s expectations.
• Schedules: You will keep updating your schedule of work and our busy franchisees’ calendar.

Key experience required:

• 3+ years of proven prior experience in the industry/role.
• Ideally, you will have qualifications in Horticulture.
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.

If you are an experienced gardener and have a passion for business development and entrepreneurship, we encourage you to apply now. Please explain your gardening experience in your cover letter. 

Essential: Applicants need to have a right to work in New Zealand with a valid visa and be currently present in the Country. 

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