Account Manager - Landscape Maintenance

Ruppert Landscape Maintenance•Forestville, MD

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

A degree in Agribusiness, Horticulture or Business Management is preferred

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