General Manager

Position Title: General Manager / Market Leader
Location: Houston, TX
Salary: $130,000-$150,000
Incentives: Annual Bonus + Equity
Relocation: Assistance Available 

What We Offer

• Compensation: Competitive pay based on experience, with opportunities for growth as you expand your skills and certifications.
• Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, plus a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Time Off: Paid time off and paid holidays to support your work/life balance.
• Training & Development: Leadership training and continuing education opportunities to expand your business management and arboriculture expertise.
• Team & Collaborative Environment: Work alongside industry-leading professionals who value collaboration, integrity, and performance.
• Tools for Success: Access to the resources, technology, and support needed to effectively manage and grow your market.

Position Summary

The General Manager / Market Leader is responsible for the overall productivity and profitability of the market they service. This position balances safety, quality, productivity, employee engagement, and market growth to achieve business goals in sales, customer satisfaction, profitability, and expansion of service lines.

In this role, you’ll lead, coach, develop, and engage your team to drive sustainable growth while maintaining operational excellence. You’ll also have the opportunity to work outdoors, visit beautiful properties, and apply your expertise to ensure the health and well-being of each client’s landscape.

What a Day is Like

Your management focus will span three key areas: Sales, Operations, and Administration. You’ll develop sales targets, monitor performance, and ensure programs are executed to achieve customer satisfaction and meet or exceed budgets. You’ll oversee daily operations to ensure maximum productivity, safety, and efficiency while managing fleet and branch resources. On the administrative side, you’ll ensure compliance, oversee accurate data entry and reporting, and implement continuous improvement processes to drive better outcomes across the business.

What Kind of Person We’re Looking For

• Degree in Business Management, Arboriculture, Forestry, Environmental Sciences, or equivalent experience
• Successful track record of selling residential and/or commercial services through a branch-based business
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience coaching, developing, and retaining team members across sales, office, and field operations
• Previous P&L and operations management experience
• Strong analytical skills and ability to use data to inform business decisions
• ISA Certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Management experience in the tree care industry preferred
• Proven ability to manage logistics and day-to-day operations in a service-based business
• Knowledge of General Tree Care, Plant Health Care, or Lawn Care preferred

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Extensive training opportunities and continuing education support
• Work with some of the best trained and equipped teams in the industry, with a strong focus on safety and quality
• A collaborative culture where you can connect and learn from experts across the organization
• Competitive salary, bonus plan, company vehicle program, and a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off and 401(k) with match

What is Essential

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

Physical Demands

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

About SavATree

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 team members to reach out and get the help they need, even when it’s from the other side of the country. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where each employee has the resources and opportunities to advance their career and become a go-to subject matter expert. That’s why we often say: When you work here, you thrive here.

Equal Opportunity

SavATree is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.