Landscape Branch Manager

JMJ PHILLIP; Middlesex (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

JMJ PHILLIP seeks an experienced Landscape Branch Manager to oversee branch financial performance, operations, sales, and team development in Middlesex, NJ. This role requires strong leadership and financial acumen to sustain quality service and business growth.

You will manage P&L, budgeting, scheduling, material orders, and customer relationships while coaching staff to deliver reliable landscape maintenance and enhanced revenue.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in landscape maintenance or a related field.
• Experience managing teams and day-to-day landscape operations.
• Strong understanding of financial and operational performance.
• Experience with budgeting, P&L management, or branch-level financial responsibilities preferred.
• Strong customer relationship and sales management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee branch P&L performance and financial results.
• Lead production scheduling, material ordering, and operations.
• Drive sales activities, renewals, and customer retention.
• Coach, develop, and retain a high-performing team.
• Promote safety and accountability across branch operations.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

P&L management

Customer relationships

Team development

Sales management

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Landscape Branch Manager to oversee branch financial performance, daily operations, customer relationships, sales activities, and team development. This role requires strong leadership, operational and financial acumen, accountability, and the ability to build high-performing teams while maintaining quality service and business growth.

Position Responsibilities

Financial Leadership

• Oversee full branch P&L performance and financial results.
• Develop strategies to achieve revenue, profitability, gross margin, and EBITDA targets.
• Participate in annual budgeting and monthly financial close processes.
• Support equipment planning and purchasing decisions.
• Monitor key financial and operational performance metrics.

Production & Operations

• Participate in production scheduling and operational planning.
• Oversee material ordering and operational priorities.
• Identify service quality issues and ensure appropriate corrective action.
• Promote safe, efficient, and consistent branch operations.

Sales & Customer Experience

• Lead enhancement, maintenance, and snow-related sales activities.
• Support contract renewal efforts and customer retention.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and service delivery standards.
• Identify opportunities to support revenue and enhancement sales growth.

Team Leadership & Development

• Participate in recruitment, hiring, and onboarding.
• Build, develop, and retain high-performing employees.
• Provide coaching, leadership, and accountability.
• Create professional growth opportunities for team members.
• Support employee retention and development initiatives.

Safety & Performance Management

• Promote a strong safety culture across branch operations.
• Monitor safety performance and support incident reduction efforts.
• Establish accountability around operational and financial goals.
• Use performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.

Prerequisites

• 5+ years of experience in landscape maintenance or a related field.
• Experience managing teams and day-to-day landscape operations.
• Strong understanding of financial and operational performance.
• Experience with budgeting, P&L management, or branch-level financial responsibilities preferred.
• Strong customer relationship and sales management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, coach, develop, and retain employees.
• Strong decision-making, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accountability, professionalism, and attention to operational results.

Certifications (Preferred, but not Required)

• Landscape Industry Certified Manager or related landscape certification.
• Certified Irrigation Technician or related irrigation certification.
• OSHA certification.
• Pesticide applicator certification, where applicable.
• Certified Manager certification or related leadership credential.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.

What the Role Offers

• Competitive salary range of $90,000-120,000 annually
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Leadership responsibility across financial, operational, sales, and team functions
• Opportunities for professional and employee development

Why Middlesex?

Middlesex provides access to an established landscape and property services market supported by residential and commercial properties, seasonal maintenance needs, and ongoing outdoor improvement projects. The area's diverse customer base creates opportunities for experienced branch leaders to manage teams, strengthen customer relationships, and oversee efficient landscape operations.