Account Manager - Landscape Maintenance

Ruppert Landscape; Gainesville (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

401(k) plan

Medical benefits with dental and vision

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape in Gainesville, Virginia, is seeking an Area Manager to oversee operational and financial performance of landscape maintenance teams. The ideal candidate will ensure client satisfaction while fostering strong team leadership and business growth.

Responsibilities include managing crews, budget management, and maintaining high-quality operations. The position offers a competitive salary with benefits including medical, paid time off, and a flexible work/life balance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of management and customer service experience.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of operating equipment and preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational and financial performance of teams.
• Recruit and lead effective teams.
• Manage client relationships for satisfaction and growth.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Budget management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Agribusiness, Horticulture or Business Management

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Position at Ruppert Landscape Maintenance

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 an Area Manager to join our Gainesville 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.

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 and E-verify Employer