Commercial Landscape - Area Manager

Northwest Landscape Services - A Monarch Landscape Company; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plans

Dental Plans

Vision Plans

Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Equity Program

Flexible Time Off

6 paid Holidays

Education Assistance

Company Vehicle

On-Demand Pay

Job summary

Northwest Landscape Services, part of Monarch Landscape Companies, seeks an Area Manager in Vancouver, WA. You will oversee daily operations across multiple accounts, driving client satisfaction, crew development, and operational excellence.

Requires 5+ years in a related role, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, and licenses including a driver’s license and pesticide/CLT certifications. Strong leadership and bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Landscape Architecture, or Horticulture preferred
• Equivalent work experience considered
• Commercial Pesticide Applicators License, or ability to obtain within 1 year; CLT, or ability to obtain within 1 year
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required depending on experience

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main client contact for day-to-day site issues
• Manage a team of 15–20 employees and plan labor needs
• Meet or exceed annual sales goals and maintain CRM records

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Client communication

Irrigation systems

Budgeting

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Equivalent work experience

Commercial Pesticide Applicators License

CLT Certification

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

About Northwest Landscape Services

Northwest Landscape Services is part of Monarch Landscape Companies, a leading network of landscape brands across the U.S. We proudly serve clients throughout Oregon and Washington and deliver reliable, high-quality landscape maintenance and construction services. At Northwest Landscape, your achievements determine your rewards, your abilities define your success, and your professionalism leads to autonomy!

• Job Title: Area Manager
• Location: Vancouver, WA

Job Summary

As an Area Manager, you will oversee daily operations across multiple accounts in your assigned territory. You will ensure exceptional service delivery, client satisfaction, crew development, and operational excellence. This role is key to driving crew productivity, workplace safety, and client retention.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Landscape Architecture, or Horticulture preferred
• Equivalent work experience considered

Experience

• Minimum 5 years in a related role
• Commercial property management and HOA Boards experience a plus

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid driver's license
• Commercial Pesticide Applicators License, or ability to obtain within 1 year
• Certified Landscape Technician (CLT), or ability to obtain within 1 year

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and team-building abilities
• Excellent relationship-building and client communication skills
• Proficiency with commercial landscape equipment and irrigation systems
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and multi-tasking abilities
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Responsibilities

Client & Site Management

• Serve as the main client contact for day-to-day site issues
• Conduct site walk-throughs with clients and company representatives
• Ensure services meet contract specifications, schedules, budgets, and quality standards
• Identify opportunities for maintenance, irrigation upgrades, and enhancements

Team Leadership & Operations

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 15–20 employees
• Plan labor needs, hire or terminate staff as necessary
• Review and approve timesheets for payroll accuracy
• Foster employee morale, recognize achievements, and support professional growth
• Monitor safety compliance and enforce site safety protocols

Business & Financial Oversight

• Analyze cost reports and budget variances
• Collaborate with Service & Operations Support on minor extra work projects
• Partner with Project Managers on client communications and larger projects
• Meet or exceed annual sales goals
• Maintain accurate client and project records in CRM software

Total Rewards

At Monarch, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain top talent. Elements of our Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Monarch also provides eligible employees with an array of additional benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Retirement Savings & Employee Equity Program
• Flexible Time Off, 6 paid Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
• Education Assistance & Career Advancement
• Company Vehicle
• On-Demand Pay through DailyPay
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Gym Membership and Mobile Carrier Discounts

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as position, tenure, geographic location, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Please note that the salary information shown below is provided in compliance with state specific laws. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations, and therefore may be different in other locations or operating divisions.

Pay range: $92,193 - $94,000

Commission: 1% - 2% commission paid on ancillary gross margin sales

Monarch Landscaping, WA is an EEO and E-Verify participating employer and an On-Demand Daily Pay employer.