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. Â
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Position Description:Â
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.Â
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Pay Range: $55,000 - 75,000 annually, depending on experience.Â
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Responsibilities:Â
- Ability to successfully recruit, lead and build an effective teamÂ
- Experience managing a portfolio with understanding of a P & L for a targeted gross profitÂ
- Identifying opportunities for landscape improvements in promoting enhancement salesÂ
- Understanding customer’s needs and expectations with managing a sustainable landscape planÂ
- Driving quality and efficiency within operations teamsÂ
- Full capacity with managing crews within budgetary man hoursÂ
- Proficient in job costing, budget management and forecastingÂ
- Ability to estimate maintenance job costs for bid proposalsÂ
- Aptitude in demonstrating high level of customer service while maintaining customer relationshipsÂ
- Manage production schedule for assigned crewsÂ
- Provide safe work environment and align with company’s safety policiesÂ
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Qualifications:Â
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced working environmentÂ
- Knowledge of operating equipment and preventative maintenanceÂ
- Strong oral, communication and organizational skillsÂ
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel and OutlookÂ
- 3 years minimum experience in customer service and management related experienceÂ
- A degree in Agribusiness, Horticulture or Business Management is preferredÂ
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What we provide: Â
- Competitive salary  Â
- Company vehicle (gas card, maintenance, and insurance included)Â Â
- On-the-job trainingÂ
- Paid Time offÂ
- Medical benefits with dental and visionÂ
- Flexible Spending AccountÂ
- 401(k) planÂ
- Flexible work/life balanceÂ
- Family-oriented company cultureÂ
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Ruppert Landscape is an Equal Opportunity and E-verify EmployerÂ