Account Manager - Landscape Maintenance

About the role

The Area Manager oversees the operational and financial performance of landscape maintenance teams, with a focus on team leadership, client satisfaction, and business growth. The ideal candidate brings a strategic mindset to workforce management, budgeting, and service delivery, while fostering strong client relationships and ensuring high-quality, safe, and efficient landscape operations.

Responsibilities

• Successfully recruit, lead, and build an effective team
• Manage a portfolio with understanding of a P & L for a targeted gross profit
• Identify opportunities for landscape improvements in promoting enhancement sales
• Understand customer’s needs and expectations while managing a sustainable landscape plan
• Drive quality and efficiency within operations teams
• Manage crews within budgetary man hours
• Perform job costing, budget management, and forecasting
• Estimate maintenance job costs for bid proposals
• Demonstrate high level of customer service while maintaining customer relationships
• Manage production schedule for assigned crews
• Provide a safe work environment and align with company’s safety policies

Requirements

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced working environment
• Knowledge of operating equipment and preventative maintenance
• Strong oral, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• 3 years minimum experience in customer service and management
• A degree in Agribusiness, Horticulture, or Business Management is preferred

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle (gas card, maintenance, and insurance included)
• On-the-job training
• Paid Time off
• Medical benefits with dental and vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible work/life balance
• Family-oriented company culture