Landscape Operations Manager and Future New Branch Manager

Paradise Landscaping; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Performance bonus

Company car

Paid time off

Leadership development

Job summary

Paradise Landscaping is seeking a Future Charlotte Branch Manager to lead daily operations and develop a legacy through exceptional landscape management. You will oversee field teams, ensuring safety and quality while mentoring staff and driving profitability.

The ideal candidate has substantial experience in landscape management and is eager to build and lead a new branch with significant growth potential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of landscape industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership or management role.
• Strong knowledge of landscape construction and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations for landscape maintenance and installation.
• Lead, mentor, and coach Team Leaders and field personnel.
• Support Account Managers in delivering exceptional service.

Skills

Landscape management

Leadership

Irrigation systems

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Aspire Landscape Software

Job description

Future Charlotte Branch Manager

Build More Than Landscapes. Build a Legacy.

Paradise Landscaping is one of the fastest-growing landscape companies in the region. We specialize in high‑end residential, estate, commercial landscape management, irrigation, landscape enhancements, and high-ending residential design/build projects.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Company car
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Leadership development and ongoing training
• Company vehicle (based on role and experience)
• Company phone and technology
• Advancement opportunities
• Long‑term career path with executive leadership potential

Position Summary

The Landscape Operations Manager is responsible for leading the daily operations of our field teams while driving safety, quality, efficiency, profitability, and team development. This role is hands‑on. You’ll spend time both in the office and in the field, coaching Team Leaders, solving operational challenges, improving production, and ensuring our clients receive exceptional service.

Primary Responsibilities

Operations Leadership

• Oversee daily operations for landscape maintenance, installation, irrigation, and enhancement services
• Coordinate schedules, manpower, equipment, and materials
• Ensure projects and services are completed safely, efficiently, and profitably
• Monitor labor efficiency, productivity, and job costing
• Identify operational challenges and implement solutions
• Improve workflow and operational systems

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and coach Team Leaders and field personnel
• Conduct regular jobsite visits and quality inspections
• Train employees on best practices, safety, and production techniques
• Hold team members accountable to company standards
• Help recruit, interview, and develop future leaders
• Foster a culture built around ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement

Client Experience

• Support Account Managers in delivering exceptional service
• Ensure work consistently exceeds client expectations
• Resolve field‑related concerns professionally and promptly
• Maintain high standards of quality across every property and project

Technical Leadership

Provide guidance and support involving:

• Landscape construction
• Irrigation systems
• Landscape lighting
• Drainage
• Hardscape installation
• Plant installation
• Turf care and plant health
• Equipment utilization
• Jobsite logistics

Assist with troubleshooting and complex field challenges as needed.

Business Performance

• Track key operational metrics and KPIs
• Improve labor efficiency and profitability
• Support budgeting and forecasting
• Monitor production goals
• Help build scalable systems that support future company growth

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 7 years of landscape industry experience
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership or management role
• Experience leading multiple landscape crews or service divisions
• Strong knowledge of commercial landscape maintenance, landscape construction, irrigation systems, landscape enhancements, and plant identification and horticulture
• Experience managing labor productivity, scheduling, and job costing
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving abilities
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

Preferred

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• North Carolina Pesticide License
• Irrigation certification
• ICPI, CLT, or other industry certifications
• Experience with Aspire Landscape Software
• Experience in a growth‑oriented landscape company with multiple service divisions

The Ideal Candidate

You may currently be an Operations Manager, Branch Manager, Production Manager, Account Manager, or General Manager with a successful landscape company. You’re looking for more than another management position. You want greater leadership responsibility, the opportunity to build something meaningful, a company where your ideas matter, a leadership team that values people and culture, and a long‑term career with significant growth potential. Most importantly, you want the opportunity to help build and eventually lead a new branch instead of simply maintaining someone else’s.

Candidates that are serious about this position should submit their resume and cover letter directly to us via email at [e-mail]