Branch Manager

• Compensation & Benefits Base Salary: $130,000–$160,000
• Annual Bonus:
  Up to 25% of base salary based on year-end performance
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation bonus available for qualified candidates to help offset the cost of moving to Ventura County

We are looking for a Branch Manager to lead our Ventura County operation.

This person will be the general manager of the market, with responsibility across maintenance, enhancements, and construction. You will lead the local team, own the financial performance of the market, develop leaders, build strong customer relationships, and work closely with Strata’s leadership team as we continue to grow.

We are looking for someone who knows the commercial landscape business and enjoys leading people. Someone who is comfortable being close to the operation, understands the numbers, and is willing to jump in when needed.

This is not a role where you sit back and manage from a distance. We want someone who can build a strong team, improve the operation, help grow the market, and create an environment where people are proud to work.

This position is in office in Oxnard, CA.

• Own the overall performance of the Ventura County branch, including revenue, profitability, customer retention, safety, and day-to-day execution
• Lead the local team across maintenance, enhancements, construction, account management, and operations
• Coach and develop managers while creating clear expectations, accountability, and a strong team culture
• Own the branch P&L and work with company leadership on budgets, forecasts, and operating plans
• Identify practical ways to improve labor efficiency, margins, scheduling, route density, purchasing, and overall operational performance
• Partner with sales and account management to drive organic growth, customer retention, and enhancement opportunities
• Build strong relationships with key customers and step into important conversations when needed
• Ensure our teams consistently deliver quality work, a great customer experience, and a strong safety culture
• Recruit, retain, and develop great people as the branch grows
• Use Aspire and other company systems to create visibility, accountability, and data-driven decision-making across the business
• Work closely with Strata leadership on strategic initiatives, operational improvements, and the integration of future acquisitions into the Ventura market

• Strong leadership experience in the commercial landscaping industry
• Experience leading a branch, market, division, or similar operation
• Strong understanding of commercial landscape maintenance, with experience in enhancements and construction preferred
• Experience managing a P&L and improving operational and financial performance
• A track record of developing people and building strong teams
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build lasting customer relationships
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment where leaders are expected to take ownership
• Experience with Aspire or similar landscape management software is a plus
• Ability to work from our Ventura County office and regularly spend time in the field with teams and customers
• Strong Preference for active C-27 Landscaping Contractor License

Success in this role starts with building a strong team and creating an operation that consistently delivers for our customers.

You should know what is happening in the field, understand the financial performance of the business, and have strong relationships with both employees and customers.

Over time, we expect this person to help improve profitability, retain great customers, develop future leaders, drive growth, and continue building Ventura into one of Strata’s strongest markets.

We want someone who will treat…