Account Manager - Landscape Maintenance

Ruppert Landscape; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle (gas card, maintenance, and insurance included)

Paid Time Off

Medical benefits with dental and vision

401(k) plan

Flexible work/life balance

Family-oriented company culture

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape is seeking an Area Manager for the Dulles Maintenance team in Chantilly, VA. The successful candidate will oversee operational and financial performance while building strong client relationships and ensuring team leadership.

Key qualifications include 3 years of experience in customer service and management, knowledge of operating equipment, and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary between $60,000 and $80,000 annually, along with various benefits including medical, a company vehicle, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in customer service and management.
• Knowledge of operating equipment and preventative maintenance.
• Proficient in job costing, budget management, and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, lead, and build an effective team.
• Manage a portfolio with understanding of a P & L for targeted gross profit.
• Drive quality and efficiency within operations teams.
• Demonstrate a high level of customer service while maintaining relationships.

Skills

Multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment

Strong oral, communication, and organizational skills

Job costing and budget management

Customer service experience

Education

Degree in Agribusiness, Horticulture, or Business Management

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job 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 Dulles Maintenance team located in Chantilly, VA.

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

• Recruit, lead, and build an effective team
• Manage a portfolio with understanding of a P & L for a targeted gross profit
• Identify opportunities for landscape improvements and promoting enhancement sales
• Understand customers’ needs and expectations while managing a sustainable landscape plan
• Drive quality and efficiency within operations teams
• Manage crews within budgetary man hours
• Proficient in job costing, budget management, and forecasting
• Estimate maintenance job costs for bid proposals
• Demonstrate a high level of customer service while maintaining customer relationships
• Manage production schedule for assigned crewsProvide a safe work environment and align with company’s safety policies

Qualifications

• 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
• Minimum 3 years experience in customer service and management
• Preferred: Degree in Agribusiness, Horticulture, or Business Management

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.