This is an outstanding opportunity for a strategic, results-oriented leader to guide a respected landscape design-build and maintenance company through its next phase of growth. The incoming General Manager will enjoy full operational autonomy and a strong foundation for expansion. This role is ideal for an executive ready to scale operations, professionalize systems, and preserve a reputation for excellence in a high-demand market.
As General Manager, you will be responsible for full financial and operational oversight, team development, client relationship management, and strategic execution. The business is poised to move from a founder-led structure to a systems-driven enterprise. You will assess, build, and lead a team capable of achieving scalable growth in both project-based and maintenance services. The role requires balancing legacy client trust with forward-thinking improvements across operations, culture, and profitability.
Top Focus Areas
Visible, Intentional Company Leadership
- Reinforce a culture of both strong employee support and high-performance expectations.
- Encourage employees to maximize their individual and collective potential while celebrating strong effort and results.
- Inspire full organizational ownership and accountability for business results.
- Deliver consistent, impactful communication across the company.
- Lead by example with discipline, ethics, and transparency.
Revenue Growth
- Deliver consistent and profitable annual revenue growth.
- Own the full sales cycle: market development, lead generation, pricing, proposals, and closing.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with both existing and potential clients.
P&L & Balance Sheet Results
- Achieve profit and cash flow goals in alignment with ownership expectations.
- Identify and mitigate risks through cross-functional collaboration.
- Proactively communicate and seek input on risk items with leadership.
Project Management & Delivery Excellence
- Direct daily operations with tactical leadership.
- Drive operational excellence via systems, collaboration, and empowerment.
- Foster a mindset of results orientation and continuous improvement.
Talent Management
- Prioritize recruitment, development, and retention of high-performing talent.
- Build a talent-first culture that views people as a competitive advantage.
Candidate Profile
- 5+ years of total experience, including full P&L responsibility for $20M+ businesses.
- Strong background in landscape services with demonstrated revenue and margin growth.
- Track record of advancing operational and team capabilities to new levels of success.
- Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
- Collaborative leadership style with a hands-on, lead-by-example approach.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Highly self-motivated with a strong drive for results.
- Unwavering integrity and ethical standards.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
This is your opportunity to lead a legacy business into its next era of success—combining craftsmanship, culture, and business acumen to make a lasting impact.