Landscape Account Manager

Job Description

Job Description

This Landscape Account Manager role focuses on managing client accounts, generating new business, and overseeing property enhancement projects. The primary objective is to cultivate lasting relationships with both new and existing landscaping customers while ensuring the operational success of the lawn and plant healthcare divisions.

Operating out of Commerce, MI, this award-winning landscape and maintenance firm specializes in creating custom outdoor spaces and delivering reliable property care. The company is highly regarded for its dedication to environmental stewardship and its strong culture of promoting continuous professional education and training for its team members. It is an exceptionally stable environment for professionals looking to grow their careers with a company that values open communication and customer service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead business development efforts by meticulously tracking weekly sales pipelines and actively prospecting new leads.
• Pitch and secure profitable contracts for landscape enhancements, routine maintenance, plant healthcare, and seasonal snow management solutions.
• Design and deliver compelling, comprehensive project proposals directly to customers through in-person presentations.
• Oversee enhancement projects from inception to completion, guaranteeing strict adherence to profitability margins, project timelines, and overall client satisfaction.
• Direct, mentor, and train field crews while collaborating seamlessly with the Operations Manager to facilitate critical safety and operational training.
• Lead direct reports with a high level of accountability to ensure that all company and client expectations are consistently met.

Requirements

• Proven professional background serving as an Account Manager within the commercial or residential landscape maintenance industry.
• Demonstrated success in nurturing existing client relationships while simultaneously converting sales leads into new business revenue.
• Comprehensive foundational knowledge of landscape maintenance practices, property enhancements, plant healthcare, and winter snow management operations.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with a diverse new and existing customer base.
• Strong leadership capabilities backed by a track record of successfully supervising, training, and managing performance for direct reports.
• High confidence and technical proficiency in preparing project proposals and pitching them face-to-face.

Compensation & Benefits

• $75,000 - $90,000 base salary, commensurate with prior experience.
• Comprehensive Health Insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan featuring a company match.
• Generous Paid Vacation and PTO.

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