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Account Manager - Landscape Maintenance

Ruppert Landscape Co, Forestville, MD, United States


Description
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 Forestville Maintenance team.

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.

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

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