Branch Manager

Description


Position at Ruppert Landscape Maintenance


Ruppert Landscape headquartered in Laytonsville, MD is a privately held, commercial landscape maintenance and construction company. A multi-state presence with 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.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Branch Manager to lead our operations in Jacksonville, FL. This role is responsible for the overall performance and success of the branch-including sales, estimating, production, customer satisfaction, safety, employee development, and profitability. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, with a proven track record of managing teams and delivering strong financial results.

Responsibilities:

• Build strong, trusting relationships with direct reports and team members
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings to coach, support, and develop staff
• Provide consistent feedback and address performance or operational issues proactively
• Identify and implement solutions to customer and employee concerns
• Negotiate vendor and customer agreements that are both profitable and fair
• Effectively communicate company mission, values, and performance expectations
• Share operational and financial performance data with the team on a regular basis
• Recruit, train, and support a high-performing management team
• Identify and grow internal talent to build future leadership within the branch
• Empower team members by delegating responsibilities and providing growth opportunities

Qualifications:

• Positive, energetic, and collaborative leadership style
• Proven ability to manage and develop employees at multiple levels
• Strong negotiation, verbal, and written communication skills
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience with profit & loss responsibility (landscape industry a plus)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel; experience with business management software preferred
• Skilled in facilitating efficient and productive meetings (in-person and virtual)
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Landscape Management, or a related field preferred (not required)
• Willingness to travel occasionally (approx. 5%) to company HQ in Laytonsville, MD

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle with gas, maintenance, and insurance included
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible work/life balance
• Supportive, family-oriented company culture

Ruppert Landscape is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.