Branch Manager at Ruppert Landscape – Panama City, Florida

Ruppert Landscape

Ruppert Landscape provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Ruppert Landscape complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Position Title: Branch Manager

Location: Panama City, FL, United States

Job Category: Landscape Maintenance

State: Florida

City: Panama City

Description

Formerly Lawnscapes, Inc of Bay County, we are excited to announce that we have expanded and partnered to become Ruppert Landscape. Providing the same quality service and delivering a high class product in the Northwest Florida market.

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.

We are currently seeking a Branch Manager to support our operations in Panama City, FL.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Branch Manager to lead and support our operations in Panama City, 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.