Piedmont Landscape is an operating company in the southeast region of The Yellowstone Landscape Group, which was recently ranked as the 14th largest landscape company in the United States by Landscape Management Magazine. For more information on The Yellowstone Group, please visit: www.yellowstonelandscape.com

We are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager for Atlanta. The ideal candidate will be responsible for Commercial Landscape Management sales.

Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for driving sales and business development functions for the Atlanta market
2. Prospect profitable commercial landscape maintenance opportunities
3. Build strong, long-lasting relationships with prospective and new clientele
4. Produce professionally-written proposals and communications for clientele and internal use
5. Review specification and contract documentation for each project

Requirements:

1. Associate’s Degree required and a Bachelor’s Degree preferred; relevant experience will be considered.
2. Proven sales and business development skills are required; green industry sales preferred.
3. Professional and effective written and verbal communication skills are a must.
4. Must be highly-motivated, sales-driven, client focused, and have excellent time management skills.

Piedmont Landscape offers a competitive salary along with an aggressive commission structure and a full benefit plan including medical, dental, 401K, PTO and vehicle allowance.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. Our Company is committed to offering employment to qualified individuals without regard to the applicant’s race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, marital status or any other status protected by applicable federal or state law.

In compliance with our Drug Free Workplace Program, all applicants will be subject to pre-employment drug testing

If you have parallel interests and attributes to those listed above, please submit your resume for consideration to careers@ylgsoutheast.com.

Educational Requirements:
2 or 4 year degree in Environmental Horticulture or related field is preferred but not required.
Contact:
Betsy Urbina
4570 South Cobb Parkway
Smyrna, GA 30080

Tel: 770.435.7476
Fax: 770.435.7477

Piedmont Landscape, headquartered in Chamblee, GA (Atlanta,) is a professional and dynamic organization that provides commercial landscape management, construction and design services and serves the Southeast from three locations: Atlanta (Chamblee and Smyrna), Savannah, and Charleston, SC.  For more information, please see our website, www.piedmontlandscape.com .  Piedmont Landscape is a member of The Yellowstone Landscape Group. The Yellowstone Landscape Group was recently recognized as the 14th largest landscape company in the US by Lawn and Landscape Magazine.  For more information on The Yellowstone Group, please see www.yellowstonelandscapegroup.com.

 We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Branch Manager for our Westside (Smyrna) Branch in our Atlanta District. The Branch Manager will report directly to the District Manager and will be responsible for oversight of daily operations of the Branch, including the management of several account managers and various technical personnel. Our Western Atlanta Branch consists of a diverse mix of landscape maintenance contracts including: apartment communities, HOA’s, and commercial office properties.

 Job responsibilities include:

1. Managing and guiding the activities of multiple account managers and technical services personnel who are responsible for planning, scheduling, and implementing the tasks of field crews in residential and commercial landscape maintenance.  These activities must result in compliance with contract specifications, budgets, and client expectations.

2. Interacting with Piedmont clientele, through verbal and written communications. 

3. Assuring Branch equipment and resources are in good working order and coordinating repair and replacement when needed.

4. Review and analysis of Branch budget and other various financial reports to assure that Branch goals are on target.

5.  Monitor and oversee landscape quality and health for all client properties.

 Qualifications of the Branch Manager include:

1. A landscape professional with the ability to lead multiple field managers and foster a healthy team environment. 

2. BS degree in Horticulture or a related major strongly preferred.  Associates degrees will be considered along with experience.

3. Five to seven years of prior experience with a professional landscape management firm.  Must have prior experience managing managers.

4. Exceptional client-service skills and a keen sense of ownership of responsibilities.

5. Superb communication skills-both written and verbal; knowledge of Spanish a plus.

 If you possess the unique attributes and abilities for this position, please submit your resume to careers@ylgsoutheast.com.

Proper Locations of Trees in the Landscape
When planting trees in the landscape, it is important to plant larger trees away from buildings, homes, power lines and other structures to avoid damage by trees and branches.  A solution would be to plant smaller trees or shrubs around such areas.  Small tree options can include Crape Myrtles and Holly.  Shrub options can include Knockout Roses, Lantana and Viburnum.

Regular Pruning & Maintenance
While regular pruning is important to ensure the health of a plant, it is also important to eliminate any items that can possibly become flying debris during a hurricane, such as decaying branches.  Also, by shaping a plant properly through pruning, it can help the tree or plant become more wind resistant.

Use of Wind Resistant Plants & Trees
Based on extensive hurricane research, a list of wind-resistant trees was compiled.  Trees that fall into this list include Magnolias (pictured), Hollies and Oaks.

Planting in Groups or Masses
Finally, when possible, plant trees within groups to increase wind resistance.  The trees act as a buffer to each other.  The tree grouping also helps protect other nearby plants found in the landscape.

The next time you plan to update your home’s landscape, keep these tips in mind for a proactive approach to a hurricane-ready landscape.  Hopefully, the 2011 hurricane season is quiet, eliminating the immediate need to worry about the potential of a hurricane.

Please join us in welcoming Barclay Miller to the Yellowstone Landscape Group Southeast Region!  Barclay joins us as an Account Manager in the Chamblee Branch at Piedmont Landscape.

Barclay brings extensive experience in the landscape industry to his new role.  He worked for both Precision Lawn Care and Brickman in operations positions before taking on his most recent role as a Technician with Arbor-Nomics.  Barclay’s appreciation for the outdoors and nature began in his early days as a Boy Scout.  His passion was fueled while interning at Calloway Gardens during his college days and while working at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens.  Barclay holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Botany with a minor in Landscape Architecture from Miami University, located in Oxford, Ohio.  He currently resides in Dacula, GA, with his wife of 14 years, Dena, and their two children, Jarrett 11 and Evan 10.  On the weekends, you might find Barclay with his GPS engaged in a geocaching adventure!

We are excited to have Barclay on our team and wish him every success in his endeavors here!

Please join us in welcoming Grant Hawkins to the Yellowstone Landscape Group Southeast Region!  Grant joins us as a Branch Manager in the Savannah Office of Piedmont Landscape’s Coastal District.

Grant has worked in the industry for over 13 years.  He founded Twin Oaks Lawn Maintenance in Savannah in 1998 and expanded the business to include a nursery operation two years later.  After selling the maintenance division, Grant accepted an Account Manager position with ValleyCrest in Hilton Head, SC, where he operated the largest book of business in that market.  In his most recent position, Grant was a Branch Manager for Russell Landscape, also in Savannah.  Prior to entering the green industry, Grant worked in the Construction industry.  He received his bachelor’s degree from Georgia Southern in Statesboro, GA.  Grant and his wife, Kaye, live in Savannah with their three children – Sarah, 13; Jack, 7; and Grace, 5.

Please join us in welcoming Jeff Gruen to the Yellowstone Landscape Group Southeast Region!  Jeff joins us as a Sales Manager for the Business Development Team at Piedmont Landscape.

Jeff‘s extensive career in the green industry has spanned more than 11 years and includes positions in both operations and sales roles.  The bulk of his career was spent at TruGreen where he held increasingly more responsible positions including Marketing Manager, Area Manager, Branch Manager, and Commercial Account Manager.  His experience with TruGreen culminated in his most recent position as Region Commercial Sales Manager in the Atlanta market.  He attended high school in Germany and obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Economics with a minor in German from the State University of New York.  While living in the Netherlands, he developed a taste for “Friture” and “Bami Goreng”.  In addition to being a world-traveler, Jeff is an avid golfer and dog lover but what he’s most proud of is his 5-year old son, Benjamin Reid.  Willkommen Jeff!

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Remington Phillips to Assistant Account Manager in the Coastal Region at Piedmont Landscape!

Remington joined Piedmont in April of 2010 as a Crew Leader in the Coastal District.  His passion for landscaping, however, began much earlier.  At the age of 8, he received a push mower as a birthday gift and he was hooked!  He worked in the industry throughout his high school years in Cheraw, South Carolina, then relocated to Charlotte, NC, where he was a Construction Supervisor for North American Landscaping.  After 2 years, he realized that to make it anywhere in the modern world, as he puts it, he would need a college degree.  In 2009, he earned a Business Management Degree from Clemson University with a minor in Forestry Resource Management.  Since he joined Piedmont, Rem has demonstrated a keen ability to exceed customer expectations by delivering exceptional customer service and keeping projects within budget.   Outside of work, Remington enjoys fishing, hunting and enjoying the solitude of the low country marshes.

We are confident that Rem’s solid background and devotion to our industry will serve him well in his new role!

Please join us in welcoming Sean Petersen to the Yellowstone Landscape Group Southeast Region!  Sean joins us as an Account Manager in the Chamblee Branch at Piedmont Landscape.

Sean possesses over 5 years of industry experience including his most recent position as an Account Manager with D & A Building Services in Orlando, FL. Prior to that, he held positions with Down to Earth Lawncare, Ocean Woods Landscaping, the Oaks Club, and Bloomings Landscape and Turf Management.  To add to his extensive experience, he even owned and operated a successful landscaping business in Greenville, SC.  Sean holds an Associates Degree in Turfgrass Management from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, Georgia, and he is certified in Green Industries Best Management Practices and Commercial Pesticide Application.  He is an avid learner and plans to obtain more industry certifications.  With his diverse background and love of learning, we look forward to seeing his impact on our beautiful properties.  On a personal level, his hobbies include water sports and being an avid nature enthusiast!