Advisor – Landscaping & Outdoor Services

Contradict Capital

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Remote remote Until 8/23/2026 First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted March 18, 2026
Job description

About the Business

We are investing in and partnering with leading landscaping and lawn care businesses that deliver exceptional service and craftsmanship across residential, commercial, and municipal clients. Our focus is on companies with strong reputations, loyal customer bases, and experienced field teams who take pride in the quality of their work.

Our goal is to build a platform that blends operational excellence, customer service, and local expertise with modern systems, technology, and professional management to drive sustainable growth.

As we expand, we are seeking an experienced Advisor in Landscaping & Lawn Care Operations to provide strategic guidance, share industry insights, and help strengthen operational best practices across the platform.

Role Overview

The Advisor will work closely with leadership to enhance operations, route efficiency, customer experience, and overall business performance within the landscaping and lawn care industry. This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned industry professional who has led or scaled operations and wants to help shape the next generation of landscape service businesses.

Key Responsibilities

  • Advise leadership on best practices in maintenance operations, scheduling, and crew management.

  • Provide guidance on pricing strategy, margin optimization, and service line profitability.

  • Support development of systems for route planning, job tracking, and customer retention.

  • Offer insights on industry trends, competitive dynamics, and growth opportunities across maintenance, design-build, and enhancement services.

  • Mentor operations managers and crew leaders to strengthen accountability and performance.

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on strategic initiatives, expansion plans, and process improvements.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in landscaping, lawn care, or related green industry services.

  • Proven track record managing or growing multi-crew or multi-branch operations.

  • Strong understanding of service economics, labor efficiency, and field productivity.

  • Ability to advise on operational systems, technology adoption, and safety programs.

  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.

  • Comfortable working in a flexible, part-time advisory capacity with hands-on involvement as needed.

What We Offer

  • Opportunity to help shape the growth and evolution of a leading landscaping & lawn care platform.

  • Collaboration with an experienced investment and leadership team.

  • Flexible advisory engagement - ideal for an industry veteran or consultant seeking meaningful involvement.

  • Competitive advisory compensation.

Compensation (from employer):
$200K • Offers Equity

About this role

Summary

Advise leadership on landscaping and lawn care operations, strategy, and growth opportunities.

Job title

Advisor – Landscaping & Outdoor Services

Experience level

10+ years

Industry

landscaping

Location requirements

remote with flexible advisory capacity

Salary

$200K • Offers Equity

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

10+ years in landscaping or lawn caremanagement of multi-crew or multi-branch operationsservice economicslabor efficiencyfield productivityoperations systemstechnology adoptionsafety programscommunicationleadership

Preferred skills

industry insightstrend analysismentoringstrategic planning

Specializations

landscapinglawn careoperationsstrategygrowth
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