Account Manager - Landscape Maintenance

Ruppert Landscape Maintenance; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company vehicle (gas card, maintenance, insurance included)

Paid Time off

Medical benefits with dental and vision

401(k) plan

Flexible work/life balance

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape Maintenance in Richmond, Virginia, is seeking an Area Manager to oversee the operational and financial performance of landscape maintenance teams. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, ensure client satisfaction, and drive business growth.

This role requires strategic management in budgeting and service delivery, alongside fostering client relationships while maintaining high-quality landscape operations.

We offer a competitive salary, company vehicle, medical benefits, and a family-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum experience in customer service and management related experience.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced working environment.
• Strong oral, communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and lead an effective landscape maintenance team.
• Manage a portfolio with understanding of P & L for targeted gross profit.
• Identify opportunities for landscape improvements and enhance sales.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Budget management

Effective communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Degree in Agribusiness, Horticulture, or Business Management

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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

$50,000 - 70,000 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‑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.