Area Manager - Ruppert Companies

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.

• 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  

• 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 

• Competitive salary
• 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