Branch Manager
About The Position
Ruppert Landscape headquartered in Laytonsville, MD is a privately held, commercial landscape maintenance and construction company. A multi-state presence with 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 seeking a Branch Manager to lead our operations in Wake Forest, NC. This role is responsible for the overall performance and success of the branch—including sales, estimating, production, customer satisfaction, safety, employee development, and profitability. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, with a proven track record of managing teams and delivering strong financial results.
Requirements
- Positive, energetic, and collaborative leadership style
- Proven ability to manage and develop employees at multiple levels
- Strong negotiation, verbal, and written communication skills
- Minimum 5 years of leadership experience with profit & loss responsibility (landscape industry a plus)
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel; experience with business management software preferred
- Skilled in facilitating efficient and productive meetings (in-person and virtual)
- Willingness to travel occasionally (approx. 5%) to company HQ in Laytonsville, MD
Nice To Haves
- Landscape industry experience
- Experience with business management software
Responsibilities
- Build strong, trusting relationships with direct reports and team members
- Conduct regular one-on-one meetings to coach, support, and develop staff
- Provide consistent feedback and address performance or operational issues proactively
- Identify and implement solutions to customer and employee concerns
- Negotiate vendor and customer agreements that are both profitable and fair
- Effectively communicate company mission, values, and performance expectations
- Share operational and financial performance data with the team on a regular basis
- Recruit, train, and support a high-performing management team
- Identify and grow internal talent to build future leadership within the branch
- Empower team members by delegating responsibilities and providing growth opportunities
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Company vehicle with gas, maintenance, and insurance included
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 401(k) plan
- Flexible work/life balance
- Supportive, family-oriented company culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
