Account Manager - Landscape Maintenance
About The Position
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 are hiring for an Area Manager to join our Dulles Maintenance team located in Chantilly, Virginia. 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.
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
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
