Account Manager, Commercial Landscape

Our client is a regional, full-service landscape company that provides high-end integrated landscaping solutions for commercial properties throughout the Southeast.

They are forecasting strong growth and plan to hire an experienced Account Manager for the New Orleans greater market.

Position Summary :

An Account Manager is responsible for managing the maintenance crews and customer relationships for a portfolio of commercial landscape maintenance accounts assigned to that Account Manager.

The Account Manager reports to the Branch Manager, has a strong work ethic and enjoys interacting with our crews, sales team members and clients.

Account Manager responsibilities include (but are not limited to) :

• Manages the overall day-to-day operations of their crews and coordinates with the team of fellow Account Managers on shared resources
• Ensures that customers are completely satisfied through relationship building, communication and regular site visits
• Identifies resources needed for team and assigns individual responsibilities : schedules, crew members, equipment needs, and repairs
• Available to crew leaders for horticulture training, equipment repairs, daily instructions, labor conflicts
• Ensures a safe environment for employees, clients and the general public
• Effectively applies company methodology and enforces project standards
• Recommends enhancement services to clients in order to improve site conditions; coordinating with other branch employees to ensure enhancement work is completed successfully, on time and within budget
• Minimizes the company's exposure and risks on projects
• Effectively communicate (written / verbal) business development opportunities with team members and sales representatives
• Track and report team hours, extra expenses and extra sales on a weekly basis
• Assists Branch Manager with project budgets
• Facilitate client meetings effectively
• Conducts regular status meetings with crew leaders
• Estimate jobs when needed
• Follow up on proposals generated
• Oversee care and maintenance of equipment

Position Requirements

• Minimum 2 years managing landscape maintenance crews and interfacing with customers
• Proficient with computer software programs including Word, Excel and Outlook

Strong work ethic

Bachelor’s degree from accredited four-year or two-year program preferred

Compensation :

• Competitive salary with 10% bonus and 2% commission on enhancement sales
• Company Vehicle and Gas Card
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(K) and other benefits
• Energetic, focused and collaborative work environment

If you are interested to pursue this opportunity further, please respond to this job posting with a copy of your resume and we will review and contact you to provide more details.