Overview
Amherst Nurseries is a 25-year-old family-built business with a tight-knit team and a deep connection to western Massachusetts.
You'll run the business day-to-day and grow into leading it as CEO. This is an operating seat with clear progression: own the P&L, drive the business forward, and in 1-3 years become its primary leader.
We're proud generalists, so what matters more than anything is that you lead effectively, think ambitiously, and look forward to time spent in the trenches.
What We're Looking For
A candidate who will roll up their sleeves, earn the crew's trust, and turn opportunity into results. If you've run something, led people, or owned outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.
- Results-driven operator, focused on the long-term
- Credible with the frontline and energized by working alongside them
- Comfortable with the numbers, fluent in what drives a business
- Hungry to build, and patient enough to see it through
- Roots in New England or a genuine desire to establish them here
- An MBA or equivalent management experience — traditional or hard-won, either works for us
What You'll Do
Connect the field and front office while building the future of Amherst Nurseries. Day-to-day work will change with the season and the priorities in front of us.
Run the operation. Own the landscaping and nursery production day-to-day — scheduling, purchasing, equipment, and quality. Work closely with a foreman who's been here more than a decade and knows the nursery inside and out.
Own the numbers. Drive the P&L. Understand where money is made and lost, sharpen pricing and margins, and make the calls that keep our growing business healthy.
Grow the business. Deepen municipal and commercial relationships, open up new markets across the region, and scale operations thoughtfully as demand grows. Opportunistically source and acquire attractive M&A targets.
Lead from the front. Show up, know the work, and jump in when the job calls for it. When drivers call out and deliveries must be made, you're the kind of person who grabs the keys.
Why Amherst Nurseries
Work worth showing up for. The days can be long, the work can be hard, but it's immensely gratifying to be a part of something that endures. We love this work, and we need someone who'll love it too.
A serious operation. 20+ acres of irrigated nursery production, a full equipment fleet, a heated workshop, and a reputation built over 25 years. You'll have the tools, team, and backing to win.
A team worth leading. A tight-knit, cross-trained crew that takes pride in the work and looks out for each other.
Autonomy and ownership. You'll report to an owner/operator who's walked this path and wants to see you succeed. The growth ahead is yours to shape and share in.