Regional Operations Manager- East Coast

Sunline Group is hiring a Regional Operations Manager to lead landscape, irrigation, tree care, and outdoor services operations in South Florida and East Coast markets. This is a hands-on operating role: the Regional Manager is expected to maintain regular, visible field presence, build direct working relationships with regional GMs and field teams, and drive accountability against a regional scorecard covering revenue, EBITDA, labor percentage, productivity, retention, and safety. Regional General Manager – Landscape, Irrigation & Tree Operations Location: Palm Beach, Florida Compensation: Base Salary + Performance Bonus The ideal candidate will have experience with large commercial landscaping platforms, regional landscaping companies, tree care companies, or outdoor services operators. Key Responsibilities Own the operating and financial performance of the assigned region, including revenue, EBITDA, direct labor percentage, productivity, customer retention, and safety. Implement the regional growth plan under Company direction, including sales priorities, new revenue streams, cross-selling, and market development. Build and manage sales and operating scorecards with clear owners, driving accountability for pipeline, conversion, revenue, margin, and retention outcomes. Ensure regional compensation and commission structures align with Company strategy, coordinating clearly with management, Human Resources, and Finance. Maintain regular, visible field presence and develop effective working relationships with the regional GM, supervisors, and field teams. Prepare and present accurate regional scorecards, root-cause analyses, action plans, owners, and deadlines to Company leadership. Implement Company operating systems — including Aspire, fleet-management standards, reporting, and accountability processes — within the assigned region. Proactively identify regional operating issues and execute corrective plans in coordination with Company leadership. Manage labor capacity, crew structure, routing, utilization, equipment, and production efficiency within the region. Support integration, onboarding, and performance management of regional operating leaders and newly acquired businesses, as assigned. Escalate material financial, personnel, safety, customer, or compliance risks promptly. Required Qualifications Minimum 7 years of experience in landscaping, irrigation, tree care, vegetation management, outdoor services, public works, utilities, or a closely related field. Demonstrated command of P&L fundamentals: revenue, EBITDA, direct labor %, crew utilization, routing, and production, margins, budgets, and operational KPIs. Track record of hands-on operating execution — process discipline, corrective action, and follow-through on deliverables. Proven experience as a General Manager, Regional Manager, Branch Manager, Operations Manager, Director of Operations, or senior field operations leader . Strong knowledge of commercial landscaping operations, crew productivity, job costing, scheduling, safety, service quality, fleet/equipment utilization, and labor planning. Experience managing field-based teams and multiple crews. Experience with municipal, HOA, commercial, property management, or public-sector customers preferred. Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regular Florida East Coast Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sunline Group