About this opportunity
Simple Lawns & Landscape Design lists this Director of Operations opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Earn $100K–$150K with profit share as the Director of Operations of Simple Lawns & Landscape Design, where you’ll drive operations, unify the leadership team, and turn big-picture ideas into measurable results. You’ll be the integrator that keeps the company aligned, efficient, profitable, and moving toward its bold goal of scaling to $100M.
The ideal candidate is strategic, decisive and thrives in a high-drive, competitive, fast-growing environment. You combine operational discipline, people leadership, and a relentless focus on quality and culture. If you love building systems, coaching teams, and elevating a company to its next level — this is your role.
Position Overview
Pay Range: Clear Path to $200k!
Compensation Breakdown:
Annual Range: Base Pay of $100-130k based on experience
Performance Bonuses: Eligible after 6 months, with the opportunity to earn an additional $50–$70k+ annually based on company and individual performance.
Schedule:
Full Time
Monday - Friday
This role typically averages 50 hours per week.
Paid Time Off
Flexible Schedule
Referral Program
Professional Development Assistance
Growth Plan
Company Merchandise
Company Events & Outings
Position Requirements
Leadership or management experience in home services, construction, trades, or operations-heavy industries
Proven success overseeing teams, KPIs, budgeting, and process execution
Strong leadership presence with the ability to coach, hold people accountable, and develop future leaders
Experience scaling operations, improving processes, and managing cross-functional teams
Financial literacy: P&L management, forecasting, and budget alignment
High emotional intelligence, strong communication skills, and ability to build trust
Tech-savvy: comfortable with CRM tools, reporting dashboards, and workflow systems
Culture-first mindset — prioritizes values, alignment, morale, and long-term team development
Experience in landscaping is not required; passion for leadership and operations is more important than domain expertise
Position Responsibilities
Visionary Integrator: Convert owner’s ideas into strategic plans
Leadership Collaboration: Partner with leadership team to execute goals
Strategic Advisor: Serve as right-hand support for owner in decisions
Oversight of Sales & Operations: Guide training, production, performance
Training & Development: Build skill, quality, and efficiency across teams
Operational Strategy: Implement systems that boost productivity
Marketing Support: Work with sales/marketing to drive opportunity and upsells
Budget Oversight: Align resources with financial targets
Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with owner and sales teams
System Enhancement: Improve workflows and office processes
Performance Evaluation: Review KPIs and drive continuous improvement
Process Optimization: Identify and fix bottlenecks
Financial Planning: Lead long-term planning, P&L management, forecasting
Customer Experience: Strengthen customer journey and service quality
Supply Chain Optimization: Manage cost, quality, sourcing, and inventory
People Leadership: Hiring, onboarding, culture, morale, compliance
Policy & Procedure Implementation for consistency and quality
Legal Governance: Ensure regulatory, legal, and environmental compliance
Company Overview
Simple Lawns & Landscape Design was built from deep family roots and a passion for creating beautiful outdoor spaces. What began as a small family venture grew into a fast-scaling company powered by ambition, strong values, and a commitment to building a world-class culture. After taking over the company, leadership rebuilt the business with a long‑term vision — and today,
Simple Lawns is on a mission to grow into a $100M brand known for excellence.
People love working here because they’re part of a driven, fun, competitive team that invests in their growth and celebrates big wins together.
Culture:
Work hard, play hard. Fun-loving, competitive, high-drive, and built for people who thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
Focus Service:
Premium landscaping, outdoor living, design, and transformation projects known for quality, efficiency, and unforgettable results.
Learning Opportunities:
Leadership development, advanced training, growth paths, mentorship, and ongoing skill-building for long-term career advancement.
Standards:
Quality, Efficiency, Integrity, Ambition, and Culture — every project, process, and interaction is held to elite standards.
Premium Workplace:
Events, recognition, branded gear, flexibility, career mobility, and a culture people are genuinely excited to be part of.
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About Us: At Simple Lawns & Landscape Design we're dedicated to nurturing the growth of our employees, fostering their skill sets, and propelling their careers forward. Our core belief in empowerment, coupled with an unwavering dedication to ensuring customer satisfaction, has not only driven the triumph of Simple Lawns & Landscape Design but has also solidified our reputation as an exceptional workplace.
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