Work With The Best We are building the premier outdoor living company in the country by creating a “family of family companies” across the nation. Now you can build your landscaping career with the best, working in one o…
Work With The Best We are building the premier outdoor living company in the country by creating a “family of family companies” across the nation. Now you can build your landscaping career with the best, working in one o…
Skills: Horticulture, Landscape Installation, Plant Care, Design Eye, Inventory Management
Work With The Best We are building the premier outdoor living company in the country by creating a “family of family companies” across the nation. Now you can build your landscaping career with the best, working in one o…
Williamstown, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$27/hr
Entry level
Work With The Best We are building the premier outdoor living company in the country by creating a “family of family companies” across the nation. Now you can build your landscaping career with the best, working in one o…
Work With The Best We are building the premier outdoor living company in the country by creating a “family of family companies” across the nation. Now you can build your landscaping career with the best, working in one o…
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Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
401(k) Plan With Company Match, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, FSA/HSA, PerkSpot
Posted 52d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The President will oversee sales strategy, lead cross-functional teams, and drive revenue performance to ensure operational excellence. They will also serve as the primary champion of company culture and provide strategic mentorship to departmental directors.
Requirements
Candidates need 10+ years of senior leadership experience, preferably in a boutique landscape firm, and a proven track record of scaling sales organizations. A Bachelor's degree in Business, Horticulture, or Landscape Architecture is required, with an MBA preferred.
Full job description
Work With The Best
We are building the premier outdoor living company in the country by creating a “family of family companies” across the nation. Now you can build your landscaping career with the best, working in one of our many company locations nationwide. Learn from the top experts in the field and work on some of the country’s largest and most complex landscape projects. Take advantage of opportunities to share and exchange best practices across our network. The opportunities are endless.
POSITION OVERVIEW: Desert Foothills is hiring a President. The President will play a critical role in the growth and success of our business by overseeing sales strategy, leading cross-functional teams, and serving as a champion of company culture. The President will be instrumental in shaping strategic direction, driving revenue performance, and ensuring operational excellence through a strong and unified leadership team.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Sales & Business Growth
Help lead and develop sales pipeline and backlog growth for design and install division
Lead the development and execution of sales and client acquisition strategies to grow the maintenance division.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with key clients, developers, and industry professionals.
Identify new business opportunities and strategic partnerships to drive top-line growth.
Establish KPIs and performance metrics to assess sales success and adjust strategies accordingly.
Leadership & Operations
Provide strategic direction and mentorship to departmental directors, and key managers.
Facilitate alignment across maintenance and installation services to ensure seamless execution of projects.
Lead quarterly strategic planning and monthly executive team reviews.
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and P&L accountability for designated departments.
Culture & Organizational Development
Act as the primary culture champion, modeling the company’s core values and reinforcing them across the organization.
Drive employee engagement and retention initiatives through transparent leadership and people-first policies.
Support talent development, leadership training, and succession planning.
Ensure consistent communication and alignment from executive team down through all levels.
QUALIFICATIONS:
10+ years of senior leadership experience, preferably within a boutique landscape firm.
Proven success leading and scaling a high-performing sales organization.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and team-building abilities.
Demonstrated ability to drive results while fostering a strong, collaborative company culture.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, or related field (MBA a plus).
Experience managing cross-functional operations in a high-growth service business.
Familiarity with CRM platforms, landscape project workflows and business systems (e.g., Aspire) and financial reporting tools.
The Perks
401(k) plan with company match
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
FSA/HSA
PerkSpot
Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
Paid time Off
Tuition Reimbursement (after one year of service)
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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For more than 60 years, Mariani Landscape has been the trusted market leader in the residential landscape industry, and has earned a reputation for designing, constructing, maintaining, and enhancing extraordinary and innovative landscapes. Chairman Frank Mariani is fond of saying, “Let’s make our next project our best project.” Our over 800 devoted employees in the Chicago area share in this passion for excellence, delivering personalized, hand-made service to multiple generations of clients.
Known for our distinct Mariani mint green trucks, the company is recognized nationally for its award-winning design, best-of-class landscape practices, game-changing innovation, and continuing thought leadership. This includes professional organizations such as Acanthus, The Professional Landcare Network, the American Society of Landscape Architects, and the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association, National Landscape Contractors Association, and Luxe RED, among others.
Now Mariani Landscape is building the best residential landscape firm in the world by creating a “family of family companies” across the nation. Mariani Landscape is elevating the residential landscape industry as a whole by partnering with other premium, family-owned landscape companies to deliver even better client experiences, providing the best career opportunities for associates, and being the best stewards of the earth.
Offices: 110 Albrecht Dr, Lake Bluff, Illinois 60044, US · 300 Rockland Road, Lake Bluff, Illinois 60044, US · 1000 Vandustrial Drive, Westmont, Illinois 60559, US · 1920 Sheridan Rd, Highland Park, Illinois 60035, US · 1190 South Butterfield Road, Mundelein, Illinois 60060, US
For more than 60 years, Mariani Landscape has been the trusted market leader in the residential landscape industry, and has earned a reputation for designing, constructing, maintaining, and enhancing extraordinary and innovative landscapes. Chairman Frank Mariani is fond of saying, “Let’s make our next project our best project.” Our over 800 devoted employees in the Chicago area share in this passion for excellence, delivering personalized, hand-made service to multiple generations of clients.
Known for our distinct Mariani mint green trucks, the company is recognized nationally for its award-winning design, best-of-class landscape practices, game-changing innovation, and continuing thought leadership. This includes professional organizations such as Acanthus, The Professional Landcare Network, the American Society of Landscape Architects, and the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association, National Landscape Contractors Association, and Luxe RED, among others.
Now Mariani Landscape is building the best residential landscape firm in the world by creating a “family of family companies” across the nation. Mariani Landscape is elevating the residential landscape industry as a whole by partnering with other premium, family-owned landscape companies to deliver even better client experiences, providing the best career opportunities for associates, and being the best stewards of the earth.
Offices: 110 Albrecht Dr, Lake Bluff, Illinois 60044, US · 300 Rockland Road, Lake Bluff, Illinois 60044, US · 1000 Vandustrial Drive, Westmont, Illinois 60559, US · 1920 Sheridan Rd, Highland Park, Illinois 60035, US · 1190 South Butterfield Road, Mundelein, Illinois 60060, US