General Manager

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.