Area Manager (Coastal South) - Horticulture

Area Manager (Coastal South) - Horticulture

About our client
Our client is a rapidly growing landscaping business aiming to expand its footprint in Perth. Providing professional gardening services, including garden maintenance, pruning, weeding, fertilizing, and clean‑ups, they aim to meet the unique needs of residential and commercial properties across Perth. Their mission is to make garden care efficient, sustainable, and stress‑free, using eco‑friendly practices and promoting water‑wise gardening. They aim to help clients maintain beautiful, thriving gardens that enhance both their properties and the local environment.

About the role
Due to ongoing growth, this newly created Area Manager role requires a highly organised, proactive individual to lead operations and support business expansion. Responsible for a team of gardeners across the zone from Rockingham to Mandurah , it is essential the Area Manager lives in Perth's South to ensure efficient day‑to‑day operations. The role requires strategic thinking, strong operational skills, and the ability to effectively engage with both clients and staff.

Based from your home office , this dynamic, hands‑on leadership role involves regular client site visits and on‑site support and training for gardening teams. Working a 38‑hour week, Monday to Friday with Saturday mornings, you must be available between 7:30 am – 4:00 pm weekdays and 7:30 am – 12:00 pm Saturdays, with no conflicting commitments, to ensure reliable support to your team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage gardening teams to ensure productivity, quality, and compliance
• Manage scheduling, invoicing, timesheets, and database accuracy
• Drive sales through quoting, client visits, lead follow‑up, and local marketing
• Recruit, onboard, train, and support staff with regular communication and performance management
• Oversee operational management, including vehicle and tool maintenance, financial tracking, and reporting
• Maintain client satisfaction through prompt communication, issue resolution, and feedback follow‑up

About you
To be considered, you will have proven experience with managing teams, including supervising staff across multiple sites, providing leadership and training, and driving team performance to meet operational goals. You will have a genuine passion and knowledge of gardening services, proven experience in driving sales and be a strong team player. With excellent attention to detail and the ability to quickly build rapport with clients and colleagues, your strong customer service ethic is essential.

How to apply

Submit your CV outlining your experience and suitability for the role. Applications are welcome from candidates based locally or interstate. Your application will be handled according to our privacy policy:

Please note

This is a permanent role, and applicants must have working rights that align with long‑term employment requirements in Australia.

Additional information

• Work from home and lead a gardening team across Perth's south
• Full‑time, permanent role with salary + performance bonuses
• Fuel allowance, laptop, and phone provided

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