Grounds Maintenance Account Manager

About Us  

At Green View,  we’re more than just a landscaping company— we’re a trusted partner for outdoor excellence across Central Illinois. For over 70 years,  we’ve built our reputation on quality, follow-through, and results that speak for themselves. With four locations (Bloomington, Champaign, Peoria, Springfield), we provide full-service landscaping from design/build to mowing, turf, and arborist services.  

Why Green View  

You’ll do work that matters, on teams that care. We  operate with a  service-driven culture , rely on  creative solutions , and value  dependability in every role. If  you’re motivated, curious, and ready to make an impact,  we’d like to talk.  

What   You’ll   Do  

As a Grounds Maintenance Account Manager,  you’ll own a book of business and the outcomes behind it : budgeting,   sales,  job management,  quality, and retention across mowing, bed maintenance, enhancements, irrigation, turf, and  plant healthcare .  

• Set yearly budgets : c ollaborat e with the Division Director to set ambitious but attainable goals , based on  historical data and  a strategic approach to growth.  

• Be part of the community: actively represent Green View through involvement in non-profits and community organizations that are aligned with Green View’s core values, where  you’ll build and  maintain lasting relationships with community leaders ,  trade  partners and potential future customers .  

• Drive sales: prospect, qualify, estimate, and close maintenance contracts and seasonal add-ons;  renew recurring contracts each year;  generate enhancement upsells from site walks ;  take part in ongoing sales and communication training to further develop your skills  

• Lead operations: plan weekly schedules and  optimize   routes, align labor and materials,   and make field adjustments to hit deadlines and quality standards.  

• Support clients: serve as primary contact; conduct  site walks; present proposals; resolve issues quickly; ensure payments are promptly collected; protect  margin and relationships.  

• Develop teams: coach crew leaders; set expectations; lead weekly team meetings;   ru n quality audits and tailgate talks; reinforce safety and workmanship.  

• Manage to numbers: track on-site %, hours vs. estimate d , callbacks, incidents, and gross margin; take corrective action when indicators slip.  

• Coordinate resources: partner with Inventory/Shop on materials and equipment readiness; align with Office/Admin on invoicing accuracy.  

• Winter operations: plan and execute snow program (routes, callouts, vendor coordination) for your accounts.  

Tools  you’ll use: Aspire for ops/financials and job costing; BambooHR for  people processes; standard Office 365 for communication and analysis.  

What You Bring  

• 3+ years in landscape maintenance account management or operations with direct client ownership  

• Proven  track record selling/renewing maintenance services and generating enhancement upsells  

• Hands-on credibility across maintenance services; comfortable on site and in the field  

• Route/schedule planning experience with shifting priorities and weather constraints  

• Strong communication with customers and crews; steady under pressure  

• Ability to manage to KPIs (hours vs. estimate, GM, quality, safety) and take data-driven action  

• Experience with Aspire (or similar) and basic Excel; BambooHR familiarity is a plus  

• Valid driver’s license; insurable driving record; available for seasonal peaks and snow operations  

Compensation & Benefits  

• Base salary $60,000–$70,000plus uncapped commission  

• Mileage reimbursement  

• 401(k) with company match  

• Major medical, dental, vision, term life, long-term disability, and pet insurance options  

• HSA (Health Savings Account) 

• Paid holidays and PTO  

• Company clothing  

• Education reimbursement  

How to Apply  

Send your resume (or work history) and a brief note  on  w hy you think  you’d be a great fit . If  you’re serious about driving results and building lasting client relationships,  we’re listening.