Portfolio CEO: Landscaping
About The Position
American Operator is seeking an experienced operator to lead a profitable, established landscaping company as CEO. This role offers a unique opportunity to step into a business with a strong reputation, loyal customer base, and an experienced team. As CEO, you will be responsible for day-to-day operations, team leadership, and P&L performance. The focus will be on team development and retention, customer acquisition and growth, operational discipline, and scaling the business. American Operator will provide strategic support, resources, and guidance, with a clear path to significant equity ownership.
Requirements
- 10+ years of leadership experience with at least 3 years of direct field crew oversight
- Experience owning P&L performance
- Track record of leading and growing a recurring-contract, field-services business with crews and seasonal labor (landscaping, grounds maintenance, janitorial or facility services, snow, pest control, or a similar trade)
- Currently located in or a willingness to relocate to one of our target markets (North Carolina, South Carolina, Delaware, Arizona, or Tennessee)
Nice To Haves
- A competitive spirit that always finds a way to win
- Military leadership experience
- Experience managing hardscaping or other residential or commercial construction projects
- An Irrigator license or are a Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator
Responsibilities
- Grow the business with a focus on key performance metrics as you lead all business day-to-day operations
- Oversee the estimating and bidding process to make sure that the business is winning projects profitably
- Develop and lead crew leaders and office staff with a culture of high accountability and performance
- Ensure crews deliver consistent, high quality service across every account and route
- Protect and grow the recurring maintenance base through strong account retention and renewals
- Recruit, manage, and develop field teams in a physically challenging industry with seasonality
- Win new accounts and expand existing ones through enhancements, local relationships, and disciplined estimating
- Partner with American Operator on strategy, budgeting, and growth planning
Benefits
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Distributions
- Meaningful equity participation beginning at 10% ownership
- Comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
