Landscape Leader In Training - Greenville, SC

Launch Your Leadership Journey 🌱🚀

Location: Greenville, SC | Program Duration: 24-Month Development Path

The Goal: To turn your green industry degree into real-world leadership through hands-on landscape operations and management training.

Why Join The Budd Group?

You didn’t spend four years studying turf, horticulture, or agribusiness just to sit behind a desk. At The Budd Group, we believe the best landscape leaders are built in the field.

Our Landscape Leader in Training (LLIT) program is a hands-on leadership development experience designed for recent graduates ready to grow into operational leadership roles in the landscape industry.

The Experience: A Journey from Field to Leadership

This isn’t your average entry-level role. You’ll grow through a structured development path that takes you from foundational skills to full operational leadership.

Hands-On Foundations (Field Professional):
Start where the work happens. You’ll gain real-world experience in landscape operations—performing field work, understanding materials, capturing site assessments, and mastering efficiency in execution.

Team Leadership (Field Leader):
Step into leadership by overseeing assignments, guiding crews, and building accountability while developing your leadership style.

Operational Excellence:
Expand your knowledge of operations by managing schedules, coordinating resources, and supporting branch leaders in executing high-quality work.

Management Mastery (Operations Manager):
Take ownership of full operations—leading teams, driving customer relationships, and managing financial performance and growth strategies.

What We’re Looking For

We don’t just hire degrees—we hire future leaders. To succeed in this program, you’ll need:

• The Degree: A degree in a Green Industry field (Turf, Horticulture, Agribusiness, etc.).
• The Grit: A willingness to work in the field and lead by example—earning respect through action.
• The Mindset: A servant leadership approach and strong team-first attitude.
• The Requirements: A valid driver’s license with a clean MVR.
• The Drive: Ambition to grow into a management role within 2 years.
• The Roadmap to Success

This program provides a structured path with clear development milestones, mentorship, and real-time growth opportunities.

• Fast-Track Potential: 4-year degree holders can reach Assistant Operations Manager in as little as 12 months.
• Mentorship that Matters: Dedicated mentor + weekly 1-on-1s with leadership.
• Industry-Leading Technology: Hands-on experience with Greenius, Aspire, Dayforce, and Coupa.
• Seasonal Mastery: Gain experience across the full landscape lifecycle—from spring ramp to snow management.

The Ultimate Prize

Upon successful completion of the program, our goal is to transition you into a permanent operations or management role within The Budd Group—equipped with the skills, experience, and leadership foundation to succeed long-term.