Account Manager - Landscape Maintenance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company vehicle (gas card, maintenance

On-the-job training

Paid Time off

Medical benefits with dental andvision

401(k) plan

Flexible work/life balance

Family-oriented company culture

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape in Chantilly, VA is seeking an Area Manager for the Dulles Maintenance team to lead landscape crews, drive client satisfaction, and oversee operations and budgeting. You will promote safe, high-quality service and pursue business growth opportunities.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in management and a degree in Agribusiness, Horticulture, or Business Management. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a supportive, family-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum experience in customer service and management related experience.
• Knowledge of operating equipment and preventative maintenance.
• Strong oral, communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• A degree in Agribusiness, Horticulture or Business Management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, lead and build an effective team
• Manage portfolio with understanding of a P&L for targeted gross profit
• Identify opportunities for landscape improvements in promoting enhancement sales
• Understand customer needs and manage 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 high level of customer service while maintaining customer relationships
• Manage production schedule for assigned crews
• Provide safe work environment and align with safety policies

Skills

Team leadership

Budgeting

P&L management

Client relationship management

Operations management

Communication

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Recruitment

Education

Degree in Agribusiness/Horticulture/Business Management

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Ruppert Landscape is a privately held commercial landscape maintenance and construction company based inLaytonsville, 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:

• 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 andE-verifyEmployer