Commercial Landscape - Area Manager

Position: Commercial Landscape - Area Manager

Location: Kent, WA

Job : 244

# of Openings: 1

About Northwest Landscape Services Northwest Landscape Services is part of Monarch Landscape Companies, a leading network of landscape brands across the U.S.

We proudly serve clients throughout Oregon and Washington and deliver reliable, high-quality landscape maintenance and construction services. At Northwest Landscape, your achievements determine your rewards, your abilities define your success, and your professionalism leads to autonomy!

• Job Title: Area Manager
• Location: Kent, WA

As an Area Manager, you will oversee daily operations across multiple accounts in your assigned territory. You will ensure exceptional service delivery, client satisfaction, crew development, and operational excellence. This role is key to driving crew productivity, workplace safety, and client retention.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Landscape Architecture, or Horticulture preferred

• Minimum 5 years in a related role
• Commercial property management and HOA Boards experience a plus

• Valid driver’s license
• Commercial Pesticide Applicators License, or ability to obtain within 1 year
• Certified Landscape Technician (CLT), or ability to obtain 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 multi-tasking abilities
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

• 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, 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

At Monarch, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain top talent. Elements of our Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Monarch also provides eligible employees with an array of additional benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Retirement Savings & Employee Equity Program
• Flexible Time Off, 6 paid Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
• Education Assistance & Career Advancement
• Company Vehicle
• On-Demand Pay through Daily Pay
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Gym Membership and Mobile Carrier Discounts

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as position, tenure, geographic location, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Please note that the salary information shown below is provided in compliance with state specific laws. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations, and therefore may be different in other locations or operating divisions.

Pay range: $80,168.40 - $90,000

Commission: 1% - 2% commission paid on ancillary gross margin sales

Monarch Landscaping, WA is an EEO and E-Verify participating employer and an On-Demand Daily Pay employer.