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A leading tree, shrub, and lawn care company specializing in environmentally responsible landscape services is seeking an experienced District Manager to lead multiple branch operations.
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District Manager – Tree, Shrub & Lawn Care Services for Texas and Oklahoma
A leading tree, shrub, and lawn care company specializing in environmentally responsible landscape services is seeking an experienced District Manager to lead multiple branch operations.
Texas & Oklahoma: Full-Service Landscape & Green Care Company | Multi-Branch Leadership Role | Full-Time Position
A leading tree, shrub, and lawn care company specializing in environmentally responsible landscape services is seeking an experienced District Manager to progess to the Regional Vice President position within the next year or so as you lead multiple branches to further success.
This role oversees Branch Managers and drives performance across three core areas:
Employee Experience
Customer Experience
Sustainability (Safety, Environmental, Economic Performance)
The DM / RVP candidate is accountable for achieving Net Profit targets while improving operational efficiency, employee engagement, and customer satisfaction.
Provides strategic and operational leadership across assigned branches within a high-transaction, service-based business.
Primary responsibilities include:
Leading and coaching Branch Managers
Driving revenue growth and profit improvement
Managing branch-level P&L performance
Improving customer satisfaction and Net Promoter Score (NPS)
Supporting staffing, recruiting, and leadership development
Ensuring safety compliance and environmental stewardship
Applying Lean Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement principles
This is a multi-location leadership role within the landscape, arboriculture, and lawn care services industry.
Analyze key branch performance metrics, including:
Sales revenue
Service line mix
Rate Per Hour (RPH)
Client count
Conversion rates (pitched vs. sold work)
Identify root causes when KPIs are not met
Develop and guide annual budget planning
Improve margin performance and Net Profit
Coach and mentor Branch Managers
Strengthen sales leadership using the Sandler Sales System
Partner with Talent Acquisition to meet seasonal staffing goals
Ensure leadership bench strength (+1, +2, +3 staffing model)
Support High Potential (HP) employee development
Oversee onboarding and Training & Development programs
Improve employee engagement measured by Gallup Q12
Monitor and improve Net Promoter Score (NPS)
Address service quality concerns proactively
Ensure adherence to safety protocols (“Path to Zero”)
Promote an employee-led safety culture
Reduce environmental impact through operational improvements
Maintain compliance with environmental and safety regulations
Apply Lean Sigma and Continuous Improvement methodologies
Monitor market conditions and competitive positioning
Partner with M&A team during acquisitions and integrations
Drive innovation and operational excellence
Bachelor’s degree (Plant Science, Business Administration, or related field preferred)
8–10+ years of leadership experience with P&L responsibility
Experience managing multi-location service businesses
Proven track record in high-volume B2C or B2B environments
Strong coaching and team development skills
Experience leading through growth and organizational change
Strong analytical and KPI-driven decision-making ability
Valid U.S. Driver’s License
Authorization to work in the United States
Landscape, arboriculture, or lawn care industry background
Experience with Sandler Sales methodology
Knowledge of Gallup Q12 engagement framework
Experience with Lean Six Sigma principles
Mergers & acquisitions exposure
Competitive base salary
Performance-based bonus plan
Company vehicle program
Medical and dental insurance
Paid time off
401(k) with company match
Continuing education and professional development
Multi-branch leadership responsibility
Full P&L accountability
Sustainability-focused organization
Leadership development culture
Growth-oriented, acquisition-active company