Account Manager - Landscape Maintenance

Ruppert Landscape Maintenance; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; 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

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) plan

Flexible work/life balance

Family-oriented company culture

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape is hiring an Area Manager for our Johns Island Maintenance branch to oversee operational and financial performance of landscape maintenance teams. The role emphasizes team leadership, client satisfaction, and responsible growth while ensuring safe, high-quality operations.

Ideal candidates bring experience in budgeting, forecasting, and managing a portfolio, with strong communication skills and a hands-on approach to workforce management.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in customer service and management roles.
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Experience with budgeting, job costing, and forecasting.
• Knowledge of landscape maintenance or related industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, lead, and develop field teams.
• Oversee portfolio performance with a focus on growth and profitability.
• Bid proposals and manage maintenance job costs.
• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction and safety.

Skills

Team leadership

P&L management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Customer service

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Agribusiness degree

Horticulture degree

Business management degree

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 an Area Manager to join our Johns Island Maintenance branch.

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 andE-verifyEmployer