Market Manager

Strata Landscape Services; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 25%

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Leadership role in growing company

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Strata Landscape Services is seeking a Market Manager to lead the Ventura County operation from the Oxnard office. You will oversee maintenance, enhancements, and construction while guiding the local team and ensuring strong customer relationships.

You will own the market P&L, budgets, forecasts, and operating plans, driving profitability and growth. Expect a hands-on leader who develops people and fosters a safety‑driven culture.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience in the commercial landscaping industry.
• Experience leading a branch, market, division, or similar operation.
• Strong understanding of commercial landscape maintenance, with experience in enhancements and construction preferred.
• Experience managing a P&L and improving operational and financial performance.
• A track record of developing people and building strong teams.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build lasting customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Own the overall performance of the Ventura County market, including revenue, profitability, customer retention, safety, and day-to-day execution.
• Lead the local team across maintenance, enhancements, construction, account management, and operations.
• Coach and develop managers while creating clear expectations and accountability.
• Own the market P&L and work with company leadership on budgets, forecasts, and operating plans.
• Look for practical ways to improve labor efficiency, margins, scheduling, route density, purchasing, and overall performance.
• Partner with sales and account management to support organic growth, customer retention, and enhancement opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with key customers and step into important conversations when needed.
• Make sure our teams are consistently delivering quality work and a great customer experience.
• Build a strong safety culture and make sure company standards and processes are followed.
• Recruit, retain, and develop great people as the market grows.
• Use Aspire and other company systems to create visibility and accountability across the business.
• Work closely with Strata leadership on new ideas, challenges, and opportunities within the market.
• Help integrate future acquisitions into the Ventura market as Strata continues to grow.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Team development

Aspire software

C-27 license

Tools

Aspire

Job description

• Annual Bonus: Up to 25% of base salary based on year-end performance

Company Description

Strata Landscape Services is building a leading commercial landscaping company across the Western U.S. We are growing quickly through both acquisitions and organic growth, while staying focused on building strong local teams and giving our leaders the support they need to run great businesses.

Backed by Align Capital Partners, Strata has the resources of a larger organization while still operating with the energy and pace of a growing company. We care a lot about our people, our customers, and building a culture where leaders are trusted to take ownership and make things better.

The Role

We are looking for a Market Manager to lead our Ventura County operation.

This person will essentially be the general manager of the market, with responsibility across maintenance, enhancements, and construction. You will lead the local team, own the financial performance of the market, develop leaders, build strong customer relationships, and work closely with Strata's leadership team as we continue to grow.

We are looking for someone who knows the commercial landscape business and enjoys leading people. Someone who is comfortable being close to the operation, understands the numbers, and is willing to jump in when needed.

This is not a role where you sit back and manage from a distance. We want someone who can build a strong team, improve the operation, help grow the market, and create an environment where people are proud to work.

This position is in office in Oxnard, CA.

What You’ll Do

• Own the overall performance of the Ventura County market, including revenue, profitability, customer retention, safety, and day-to-day execution
• Lead the local team across maintenance, enhancements, construction, account management, and operations
• Coach and develop managers while creating clear expectations and accountability
• Own the market P&L and work with company leadership on budgets, forecasts, and operating plans
• Look for practical ways to improve labor efficiency, margins, scheduling, route density, purchasing, and overall performance
• Partner with sales and account management to support organic growth, customer retention, and enhancement opportunities
• Build strong relationships with key customers and step into important conversations when needed
• Make sure our teams are consistently delivering quality work and a great customer experience
• Build a strong safety culture and make sure company standards and processes are followed
• Recruit, retain, and develop great people as the market grows
• Use Aspire and other company systems to create visibility and accountability across the business
• Work closely with Strata leadership on new ideas, challenges, and opportunities within the market
• Help integrate future acquisitions into the Ventura market as Strata continues to grow

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience in the commercial landscaping industry
• Experience leading a branch, market, division, or similar operation
• Strong understanding of commercial landscape maintenance, with experience in enhancements and construction preferred
• Experience managing a P&L and improving operational and financial performance
• A track record of developing people and building strong teams
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build lasting customer relationships
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment where leaders are expected to take ownership
• Experience with Aspire or similar landscape management software is a plus
• Ability to work from our Ventura County office and regularly spend time in the field with teams and customers
• Strong Preference for active C-27 Landscaping Contractor License

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role starts with building a strong team and creating an operation that consistently delivers for our customers.

You should know what is happening in the field, understand the financial performance of the business, and have strong relationships with both employees and customers.

Over time, we expect this person to help improve profitability, retain great customers, develop future leaders, drive growth, and continue building Ventura into one of Strata’s strongest markets.

We want someone who will treat the market like their own business, while taking advantage of the support and resources that come with being part of Strata.

Benefits Include

• Annual performance bonus of up to 25% of base salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Leadership role within a rapidly growing commercial landscape company
• Significant opportunity for continued career growth as Strata expands