Branch Operations & Growth Leader

Visterra Landscape Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and Wellness Coverage

401(k) Savings Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Visterra Landscape Group is seeking a Branch Manager to lead a designated Ohio/Nation branch, driving safety, service quality, and profitability. You will guide daily operations, manage budgets, and oversee workforce planning while partnering with Account Managers and field leaders to retain clients and expand services.

The role demands strong leadership, budgeting acumen, and a focus on process improvements in a fast-paced landscape services environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Landscape Management, Horticulture, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• Five (5) or more years of progressive leadership experience in commercial landscaping, construction, facilities management, or a related service industry.
• Demonstrated experience managing branch operations, financial performance, and operational budgets.
• Strong leadership, coaching, employee development, and team-building skills.
• Experience managing multiple operational teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong budgeting, job costing, scheduling, labor management, and operational planning.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of branch operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and profitable service delivery.
• Drive branch financial performance by managing budgets, controlling expenses, monitoring labor and equipment costs, and achieving revenue and profitability goals.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for branch employees, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Account Managers and Production Managers to ensure exceptional customer service, contract execution, and long-term client retention.
• Oversee workforce planning, recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and employee development.
• Ensure projects and services are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with company quality standards.
• Monitor production efficiency, labor utilization, equipment usage, and operational performance while implementing process improvements.
• Conduct regular field visits to evaluate quality, safety, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships by proactively addressing concerns and identifying opportunities to expand services.
• Collaborate with Sales and Operations leadership to support business development, contract renewals, and organic growth opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA regulations, environmental standards, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Prepare and present operational and financial reports while utilizing performance metrics to improve branch performance.
• Oversee branch assets, equipment, inventory, subcontractors, and operational resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Customer relations

Operations management

Team-building

ERP systems

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Management

Bachelor's degree in Horticulture

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Aspire ERP

Job description

Visterra Landscape Group is seeking a Branch Manager to lead a designated Ohio/Nation branch, driving safety, service quality, and profitability. You will guide daily operations, manage budgets, and oversee workforce planning while partnering with Account Managers and field leaders to retain clients and expand services.

The role demands strong leadership, budgeting acumen, and a focus on process improvements in a fast-paced landscape services environment.