General Manager - Landscape Maintenance Operations

General Manager – Landscape Maintenance Operations

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced, career-minded General Manager to lead a highly successful, award-winning Landscape Maintenance division within a long-established, family-owned organization.

This is a long-term leadership opportunity, not a grow-and-sell environment. The General Manager will play a key role in sustaining operational excellence, strengthening teams, and continuing a legacy of service, quality, and community reputation.

You will oversee a stable, high-performing operation supporting 800+ active customers, 100+ team members (including seasonal labor), and multiple internal departments. This role is part of a larger organization with 230+ team members across Central Virginia, recognized as the region’s most diverse horticulture company.

What You’ll Do

• Direct and grow a highly successful, award-winning landscape maintenance operation


• Lead core business functions including contract renewals, sales, profitability, labor planning, and operational efficiency


• Provide direct leadership to production, account management, administrative, and sales teams


• Oversee financial performance including budgeting, labor management, and P&L accountability


• Implement systems and process improvements to strengthen efficiency and long-term operational stability


• Drive strategic asset planning and resource allocation


• Build and lead high-performing teams through coaching, accountability, and conflict resolution


• Maintain a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all safety standards


• Partner closely with ownership on strategic and operational priorities


• Bilingual communication is to effectively lead diverse teams and support customer relationships

About You

• Proven experience leading multi-team operations in landscaping, horticulture, or service-based industries


• Strong financial acumen with P&L and budgeting experience


• Skilled in team leadership, development, and performance management


• Experience overseeing production, administrative, and sales functions


• Strong communicator and relationship builder


• Comfortable managing large teams and complex operational environments


• Bilingual (required)


• Committed to long-term leadership within a stable organization

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus opportunities


• Health, dental, and vision insurance


• 401(k) with company contributions


• Paid time off (vacation and sick leave)


• Company-paid holidays


• Long-term career opportunity within a stable, established organization


• Direct collaboration with ownership and high-level strategic involvement


• Leadership role with meaningful, lasting impact on company operations and culture


• Strong, team-oriented environment within a 50+ year family-owned business


• Part of a larger organization with 230+ team members across Central Virginia, recognized as the region’s most diverse horticulture company


• Quarterly company-wide appreciation events


• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities