Commercial Landscape - Area Manager

Complete Landscaping Service•Quantico, MD

1d•$60,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Complete Landscaping Services, part of Monarch Landscape Companies, serves commercial clients throughout Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. The Area Manager oversees daily operations across multiple accounts in an assigned territory, ensuring exceptional service delivery, client satisfaction, crew development, and operational excellence. The role supports crew productivity, workplace safety, and client retention. The position is in the Maintenance division and is located in Quantico, MD. The Area Manager serves as the main day-to-day client contact, leads a team of 15–20 employees, oversees account quality and budgets, and works with internal support teams and Project Managers. Compensation includes a base pay range of $60,000–$75,000 and 1%–2% commission on ancillary gross margin sales.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in a related role.
Valid driver's license.
Commercial Pesticide Applicators License, or ability to obtain it within 1 year.
Certified Landscape Technician (CLT) credential, or ability to obtain it within 1 year.
Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
Excellent relationship-building and client communication skills.
Proficiency with commercial landscape equipment and irrigation systems.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Equivalent work experience may be considered in place of the preferred education.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Landscape Architecture, or Horticulture preferred.
Commercial property management and HOA Boards experience is a plus.
Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the main client contact for day-to-day site issues.
Conduct site walk-throughs with clients and company representatives.
Ensure services meet contract specifications, schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
Identify opportunities for maintenance, irrigation upgrades, and enhancements.
Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 15–20 employees.
Plan labor needs and hire or terminate staff as necessary.
Review and approve timesheets for payroll accuracy.
Foster employee morale, recognize achievements, and support professional growth.
Monitor safety compliance and enforce site safety protocols.
Analyze cost reports and budget variances.
Collaborate with Service & Operations Support on minor extra work projects.
Partner with Project Managers on client communications and larger projects.
Meet or exceed annual sales goals.
Maintain accurate client and project records in CRM software.