Account Manager - 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 Jacksonville Maintenance team. 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 skillsProficient 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 Employer (E-verify Employer). #J-18808-Ljbffr