General Manager

Job Category: Operations, Branch, & District Management

Requisition Number: MARKE
006458

Posted: October 30, 2025 |
Full-Time |
On-site

Berlin, CT
Central Ct Lawn Services
176 White Oak Dr
Berlin, CT 06037, USA

General Manager / Market Leader |
Location: Berlin, CT |
Salary: $125,000-$150,000 |
Incentives: Annual Bonus + Equity

The General Manager/Market Leader is responsible for the overall productivity and profitability of the market they serve. This position will balance Safety, Quality, Productivity, Employee Engagement, and Market Growth to achieve business goals in the area of Sales, Customer Net Promoter Score, Employee Engagement, Profitability and Growth, including retention of current customers, addition of new customers, and the expansion of Service Lines.

Responsibilities include leading, coaching, developing, and engaging the Sales team and support staff to achieve profitable, sustainable growth for the market.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work outside and visit beautiful properties. You’ll apply your expertise to ensure the health and well-being of each client’s landscape, as well as manage and mentor your team.

Your management focus will be threefold:
Sales, Operations, and Administration. You will develop sales targets, monitor performance, and carry out program guidelines to achieve customer satisfaction while ultimately achieving or exceeding budgets. Your oversight of operations will ensure maximum productivity and safety. You will manage the fleet and branch resources to ensure all services are performed on time, while meeting our high standards and regulatory compliance requirements.

Finally, you will oversee the proper administration of all paperwork and data entry, implement guidelines, and initiate process improvement sessions to continually improve processes and procedures.

• Degree in Business Management, Horticulture, Turfgrass Management, Landscape Management, Environmental Sciences, or equivalent industry experience
• Proven management experience in lawn care, irrigation, or landscaping required
• Successful record of driving residential and/or commercial service sales through a branch-based operation
• Demonstrated ability to lead people: coaching, developing, and retaining sales, office, and production teams while fostering an engaged, high-performance culture
• Hands-on P&L and operations management experience
• High degree of proficiency in analyzing data and drawing insights to inform business decisions
• Expertise in logistics and day-to-day operational execution

• We have lots of training opportunities and will support your continuing education in the industry
• Opportunity to work with highly trained, well-equipped teams committed to quality and safety
• A collaborative environment with access to subject-matter experts across the organization
• Competitive compensation package including salary, health and dental coverage, paid time off, company vehicle program, performance bonus, and a matched 401(k)

• A Valid U.S. Driver’s license
• Must be authorized to lawfully work in the U.S.

• These physical demands described must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is subject to frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.

We want everyone to be able to identify and achieve their own version of success, which means giving each team member the room and opportunity to grow. To ensure that everyone has the best chance to succeed, we invest heavily in training and continuing education. We make it easy for you to reach out and get the help you need, even when it’s from the other side of the country.

This means actively fostering a collaborative culture where we come together to learn from each other and help each other succeed. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where each employee has the resources and opportunities to advance his or her career and become a go-to subject matter expert.
That’s why we often say that when you work here, you thrive here.

SavATree is an equal opportunity employer and a Drug Free Workplace

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