Associate Client Representative

Job Overview

Mariani Landscape is seeking an Associate Client Representative to join our team. The position involves managing client relationships, increasing department revenue, and overseeing maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Follow company policies, procedures, and work standards.
• Maintain established sales volume by keeping current with client needs, changing trends, and competitors; increase sales by following up on new leads and prospective clients.
• Initiate and attend all preliminary and subsequent Maintenance client presentations and meetings.
• Participate in onsite visits and walkthroughs with the client to ensure needs are being met.
• Inform clients of relevant issues regarding their property and involve them in relevant decision making.
• Recommend and advise clients on additional services or enhancements.
• Oversee and guide weekly maintenance and enhancements to ensure end result will exceed client expectations and enhance Mariani’s reputation.
• Aids in the scheduling of jobs with the Production Coordinators.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation (i.e. client history, sales reports, client contact list, etc.).
• Initiate and approve all necessary work orders and change orders necessary to communicate with the maintenance department.
• Prepare proposals, renewals, and contracts using appropriate standard templates.
• Monitor the billing process and Accounts Receivable.
• Communicates with Administrative Support team, Accounting Team, Production Coordinators, and Crew Leaders as required to update project status.
• Works with the Administrative Support team to ensure accurate and timely process flow.
• Works independently and within a team on special and nonrecurring, as well as ongoing projects.
• Ensures efficient process and information flow for workload requirements.
• Consistently evaluate work and determine if further steps are needed to meet internal and external client expectations.
• Maintain high standard of quality of all work performed.
• Participate in weekly departmental and training meetings.
• Complete appropriate paperwork in a timely manner and ensure accuracy of all paperwork, including, time-off requests, and other necessary information.
• Arrive for each work day on time and prepared.

Job Requirements

• 2+ years sales experience, preferably in the landscape industry.
• Demonstrate exemplary knowledge of landscape terminology, plant materials, and installation techniques.
• Previous experience as a Client Representative, Production Coordinator, or Crew Leader preferred.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the “Mariani” approach to Maintenance and follow Mariani standards.
• Ability to work in a team environment, and independently, including taking direction and constructive feedback from team members, as well as providing feedback to other team members.
• Demonstrate flexibility to perform duties wherever volume deems it necessary.
• Minimize non-productive time and fill slow periods with activities that will enable you to prepare to meet the future needs of internal and external clients.

The Perks

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• FSA/HSA PerkSpot
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement (after one year of service)

Pay Transparency

Mariani Enterprises LLC is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees with an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mariani Enterprises LLC complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity.