Market Manager - Commercial Landscape Management

gothiclandscape; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly bonus

Healthcare & 401K

9 paid holidays

Company vehicle

Work-life balance

Paid training

Career advancement

Job summary

Gothic Landscape in Riverside, CA is seeking a Market Manager for our Commercial Maintenance Division to lead multiple branches within the Inland Empire, driving profitability, client satisfaction, and operational excellence. This role requires 5–7 years of landscape maintenance leadership, a BA/BS, strong interpersonal skills, and willingness to travel between IE branches.

You will mentor Branch Managers, grow revenue, and maintain key client relationships.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of landscape maintenance experience managing multiple branches.
• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year university.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with clients and management.
• Ability to travel between Inland Empire branches as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead growth, profitability, and client service across Inland Empire branches.
• Set strategic market objectives and forecast sales.
• Oversee P&L, budgets, and financial performance.
• Hire, train, and coach Branch Managers.
• Maintain high-level client relationships and close deals.

Skills

Multi-branch leadership

Sales & financial mgmt

Interpersonal skills

Travel to IE branches

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year university

Job description

At Gothic Landscape, we are about delivering extraordinary customer service, building authentic relationships not only with our clients, but with our teams. With ingenuity, vision and dedication, we transform landscapes that become the places people play, work and live. As the largest family-owned and operated landscaping company in the nation, we never forget why we do what we do… and who makes it all possible. Together, we create something unique that keeps on growing year after year.

As a Market Manager for our Commercial Maintenance Division, you will provide hands‑on leadership, direction, and goals for multiple branches within the designated Inland Empire Market. Responsible for the continuing success improving profitability, streamlining operations, improving sales, controlling costs, and building quality for the entire market.

*This position will be based out of our Riverside, CA.

This position will support the entire Inland Empire market, which includes: Riverside, Lake Elsinore, San Bernardino and surrounding areas. Ideal candidates should reside within the Riverside or IE area with local knowledge of the growing areas within the Inland Empire.

*Responsibilities of a MARKET MANAGER will include, but not limited to

• Manage the growth, quality and financial success of multiple branches while providing excellent customer service
• Ensure the branches have a strong bench of operational substructure
• grow, retain and renew contractual revenue
• Analyze, track and budget financials data to ensure financial success while enhancing the market reputation
• Develops and implements strategic market objectives
• Directs sales forecasting activities and sets performance goals accordingly
• Reviews P&L’s and Financial Statements regularly
• Hire, train, develop, and coach Branch Managers
• Meets with key clients, maintaining high level relationships and negotiating and closing deals
• Regularly visits jobs to ensure that the supervisors understand the job and track it properly, includes quality inspections
• Works with Branches to insure most efficient use of Capital Budget while maintaining relationships with clients to accomplish the Company’s mission

Are you the right fit for this role?

*SKILLS & EXPERIENCE that are necessary as a MARKET MANAGER will include, but not limited to:

• A minimum of five to seven (5-7) years landscape maintenance experience managing multiple branch operations including employee development, sales and financial management within the landscape industry
• Bachelor's degree (B. A. or B. S.) from four-year university or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Highly developed interpersonal skills to interact with both clients and internal management team
• Must be able to travel between the branches within the designated region as business dictates

*PERKS and PLUSES:

• Yearly Incentive Bonus Plan
• Healthcare benefit program & 401K match program
• 9 paid holidays per year with paid vacation & sick leave
• Company paid vehicle, cell phone, laptop
• Fun and fast-paced working environment with a great work-life balance
• Paid training/certification and career advancement
• Gothic’s company culture fosters growth, inspires longevity and rewards mutual loyalty

SALARY RANGE:

• $140,000 - $170,000 base salary per year (specific compensation may vary based on overall skills, experience and location)
• Annual Bonus potential (specific compensation may vary based on overall branch & individual performance)

**You must able to commute to our local branches within the IE on a weekly basis for team and client meetings as business dictates. Company paid take home vehicle is included in the Compensation package.

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