Account Manager - Landscape Maintenance

Ruppert Landscape is a privately held commercial landscape maintenance and construction company based in Laytonsville, MD. With a multi-state presence and a small company feel, our mission is to provide opportunities for our people, take care of our customers, and be good stewards of the environment and our community.  

We a hiring an Area Manager to join our Gainesville Maintenance branch. 

Position Description: 

The Area Manager oversees the operational and financial performance of landscape maintenance teams, with a focus on team leadership, client satisfaction, and business growth. The ideal candidate brings a strategic mindset to workforce management, budgeting, and service delivery, while fostering strong client relationships and ensuring high-quality, safe, and efficient landscape operations. 

Pay Range: $60,000 - 80,000 annually, depending on experience. 

Responsibilities: 

• Ability to successfully recruit, lead and build an effective team 
• Experience managing a portfolio with understanding of a P & L for a targeted gross profit 
• Identifying opportunities for landscape improvements in promoting enhancement sales 
• Understanding customer’s needs and expectations with managing a sustainable landscape plan 
• Driving quality and efficiency within operations teams 
• Full capacity with managing crews within budgetary man hours 
• Proficient in job costing, budget management and forecasting 
• Ability to estimate maintenance job costs for bid proposals 
• Aptitude in demonstrating high level of customer service while maintaining customer relationships 
• Manage production schedule for assigned crews 
• Provide safe work environment and align with company’s safety policies 

Qualifications: 

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced working environment 
• Knowledge of operating equipment and preventative maintenance 
• Strong oral, communication and organizational skills 
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook 
• 3 years minimum experience in customer service and management related experience 
• A degree in Agribusiness, Horticulture or Business Management is preferred 

What we provide:  

• Competitive salary   
• Company vehicle (gas card, maintenance, and insurance included)  
• On-the-job training 
• Paid Time off 
• Medical benefits with dental and vision 
• Flexible Spending Account 
• 401(k) plan 
• Flexible work/life balance 
• Family-oriented company culture 

Ruppert Landscape is an Equal Opportunity and E-verify Employer