Landscape General Manager

Business Resources One; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Job summary

Business Resources One in Denver seeks a General Manager to drive profitability and oversee strategic operations. The role reports to owners and focuses on expanding residential/commercial footprints, while improving margins and setting clear performance goals.

Based in Denver, the position manages six to seven full-time technicians plus about 20 seasonal staff. It offers incentives tied to performance and comprehensive benefits. This is a pivotal leadership role guiding operational futures.

Qualifications

• Strong business acumen with analytical skills for profit, loss, and gross margin.
• Proven leadership and ability to partner with ownership on strategic changes.
• Basic understanding of sprinkler systems and green industry operations.
• Experience managing service-industry teams (Green Industry preferred).
• Ability to commute within the Denver market.

Responsibilities

• Analyze profit and loss statements to manage margins effectively.
• Establish performance goals and metric-driven standards for the organization.
• Oversee higher-level operations while managing day-to-day activities.
• Lead a workforce of six to seven full-time technicians and about 20 seasonal staff.
• Collaborate with ownership to grow the commercial side of the business.
• Cultivate a positive culture aligned with growth direction and reduce internal friction.

Skills

P&L management

Leadership

Strategic planning

Operations management

Analytical skills

Job description

This pivotal General Manager role focuses on driving operational efficiency and steering a green industry service provider toward its next phase of growth. Reporting directly to the owners, the primary objective is to oversee higher-level business operations, optimize profit margins, and establish clear performance goals.

Based centrally in Denver, Colorado, this 40-year-old landscaping and sprinkler services organization is undergoing an exciting transition under new ownership. The organization is seeking to expand its residential and commercial footprint, and landscape design services while fostering a positive, growth-oriented culture. This presents a stable yet dynamic opportunity to lead an established local business and help shape its operational future.

Responsibilities

• Analyze profit and loss statements to manage profit margins effectively.
• Establish performance goals and metric-driven standards for the organization.
• Oversee higher-level business operations, while still managing day-to-day operations.
• Manage a workforce of six to seven full-time technicians and approximately 20 seasonal and part-time employees.
• Partner directly with ownership to implement strategic changes, including growing the commercial side of the business.
• Cultivate a positive company culture to align staff with the company's growth direction and alleviate internal friction.

Requirements

• Strong business acumen with demonstrated analytical skills regarding profit and loss and gross margin management.
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to partner with ownership and implement operational changes.
• At least basic understanding of sprinkler systems and the green industry, including landscaping, lawn maintenance, and snow removal operations.
• Experience managing service industry (preferably Green Industry) workforces.
• Ability to commute centrally within the local Denver market.

Compensation & Benefits

• $105,000 - $125,000; plus incentives tied to performance targeting 10-15% of base.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Application Deadline: September 18, 2026. The application deadline may be extended if the position has not been filled.