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 Wake Forest, NC. 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.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Wake Forest, NC
Job Type
Full-time
Skills
Business Solutionsunmatched
Coachingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Corporate Communicationsunmatched
Customer Satisfactionunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Negotiation Skillsunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Profit & Lossunmatched
Profit & Loss Managementunmatched
Salesunmatched
Small Companyunmatched
Staff Developmentunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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