Account Manager - Landscape Maintenance

Position Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and results-driven, client & production-facing Account Manager to join our landscaping business.

Reporting to the Branch Manager, as an Account Manager, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of client accounts, building strong relationships, and driving customer satisfaction.

You will directly oversee the production Crew Leaders and their teams.

You lead and manage them, scheduling and coordinating job execution, and ensuring the successful delivery of landscaping services that meet or exceed client expectations.

Responsibilities: Safety -Create a Zero-Harm Work Environment: Ensure compliance with national, local, and organizational health and safety regulations and policies.Uphold, promote, and monitor the safety culture created by the Branch Manager, ensuring a safe working environment.

Ensure proper PPE use through regular inspections.

Conduct regular safety meetings, and implement safety training programs.Investigate and report any assigned incidents or accidents, taking appropriate corrective actions, and working toward a zero-harm workplace.

Portfolio Performance: Handle the operational lifecycle of client contracts, from New Customer Onboarding through ongoing Service and property improvements.Regularly evaluate actual contractual maintenance financial performance compared to estimates/budgets (hours, materials & subs); organize the team to problem solve irregularities and improve performance.Monitor Ancillary project costs and budgets, ensuring profitability and cost-effectiveness.Actively address Accounts Payable issues, billing disputes or discrepancies with the customer in a professional and timely manner.

Customer Relationship Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned client accounts, developing and nurturing strong, trust-based relationships.Understand the contract, client needs, preferences, and goals, and align our services to meet their requirements.Communicate proactively, and conduct regular meetings with clients to provide updates, address concerns, and identify areas for improvement.Actively seek client feedback and take proactive measures to enhance client satisfaction and loyalty.

Ancillary Sales: The Account Manager is responsible for meeting branch-defined monthly and annual Ancillary Sales targets.Demonstrate your landscaping expertise and our partnership on our clients properties by proactively identifying and proposing Safety, Functionality, and Aesthetic based Ancillary sales consisting of Enhancement, Irrigation and Tree services.Effectively estimate the costs of performing the desired work, and create proposals that target our clients needs and expectations, and are priced fairly and ensure our operational teams are profitable.Review and approve completed work & client invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely billing.Stay updated on industry trends, competitors, and market conditions to provide valuable insights.

Job Quality: Cleary unders...