Tree Care General Manager

Joshua Tree Experts•Little Rock, AR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Joshua Tree Experts, a premier outdoor home service company in Little Rock, AR, is seeking an aggressively proactive General Manager to lead its tree care, plant health care, lawn care, and pest control operations in the greater Little Rock market. This is a pivotal, full-time leadership role where the General Manager acts as the 'CEO' of their territory, with ultimate responsibility for the location's profitability. The role requires a 'hunter' mentality to build the market, drive revenue from the front lines, and build a high-performing operations team. The ideal candidate is not just an operational administrator but a 'rainmaker' who actively generates leads, closes deals, and ensures continuous business growth.

Requirements

Proven business leadership with a 'hunter' DNA to build a market and drive revenue.
Demonstrated track record of managing a P&L.
Proven track record of achieving aggressive business growth.
Proven track record of leading a blue-collar or service-based workforce.
Strong financial, operational, and sales knowledge.
Ability to analyze data, identify market trends, and pivot strategies.
Elite verbal and written communication skills.
A High School Diploma or GED is required.
A valid driver's license with a clean driving record is essential.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience in the green industry (tree care, lawn care, home services).
An ISA Certified Arborist designation.
A Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Take ultimate ownership of top-line revenue and actively grow the budget.
Lead from the front by prospecting high-end neighborhoods, building commercial relationships, and hunting for new accounts when inbound leads slow down.
Develop and execute an aggressive local sales strategy, coach the sales team on consultative closing techniques, and assist in closing high-ticket contracts.
Have full accountability for the location's P&L, including developing, managing, and executing an annual budget.
Monitor key financial metrics and implement strategies to increase revenue and control operational costs.
Oversee all day-to-day operations, including scheduling, dispatching, and quality control for Tree Care/Plant Health Care, Lawn Care, and Pest Control services.
Ensure all crews deliver the 'Joshua Tree Experience' safely, on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Dedicate a significant portion of the week to proactive business development to ensure a consistent sales pipeline.
Actively target high-net-worth neighborhoods, cloverleaf around existing job sites, and knock on doors to introduce the 'Joshua Tree Experience'.
Build lucrative B2B referral networks by identifying and cultivating relationships with HOA presidents, country club facility managers, high-end landscape architects, and property management firms.
Fill schedule gaps and support sales efforts by actively hunting for new business when needed.
Act as the gatekeeper for company culture and lead the local hiring process to build a high-performing team.
Provide continuous coaching, mentorship, and professional development to employees to promote engagement and high retention.