Account Manager - Landscape Maintenance

Ruppert Landscape Co; Dagsboro (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Paid Time Off

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Flexible work/life balance

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape Co. is seeking an Area Manager to join the Delmarva Maintenance team. The role requires leading and developing a maintenance crew, managing P&L responsibly, and driving landscape improvements for enhanced client satisfaction.

The position offers a competitive salary, a company vehicle, and a comprehensive benefits package. Based in the Delmarva region, you will oversee operations, schedule crews, monitor budgets, and strive for safe, efficient service aligned with Ruppert

Qualifications

• 3+ years of customer service and management experience.
• Degree in Agribusiness, Horticulture or Business Management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, lead and build an effective team.
• Manage production schedules and crews.
• Demonstrate safe work practices and ensure safety policies are followed.
• Estimate maintenance job costs for bids.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Communication

Scheduling

Safety awareness

Education

Agribusiness / Horticulture / Business Management degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Descripción

Ruppert Landscape is a privately held, family/employee owned, 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 Delmarva Maintenance team.

Salary Range: $60-75k, 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 Offer

• 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