Account Manager

Jonny Nichols Landscape Maintenance; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Jonny Nichols Landscape Maintenance in Dover, DE is seeking an experienced Account Manager to drive client relationships, manage incoming leads, prepare proposals, and close contracts while overseeing projects from start to finish. This is a full-time salary position with commission after 90 days and benefits.

This role requires field site visits, strong communication with large commercial clients, and collaboration with crews and office staff to ensure quality work and timely updates.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales, ideally client-facing or account management.
• Knowledge of landscaping or irrigation services is preferred.
• Strong relationship-building skills to manage high client communication.
• Comfortable working both in the field and in the office.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Follow up promptly on new leads and gather project details.
• Schedule and conduct on-site visits to evaluate properties and measurements.
• Build and present professional proposals and contracts based on client needs.
• Be available in the office or by phone/email for questions and follow-ups.
• Maintain relationships with key accounts including commercial clients.
• Oversee quality and progress of sold jobs with crews to meet expectations.
• Communicate scheduling and project status with internal staff.
• Other duties to support sales and account management.

Skills

Sales experience

Landscaping knowledge

Relationship-building

Field & office work

MS Office / Outlook

Driver's license

Job description

273 Walnut Shade Road

Dover, DE 19904

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Account Manager to join our team. This is a relationship-driven sales and account management role. You will take ownership of incoming leads, prepare accurate proposals, close contracts, and remain involved throughout project execution. We're looking for someone who can ensure every client receives quality work and a consistent point of contact.

This is a full time salary postiion (plus commision after 90 days)

Healthcare is available and two weeks paid vacation

Responsibilities

• Follow up promptly on new leads, contacting clients to gather project details and answer initial questions
• Schedule and conduct on-site visits to evaluate properties, take measurements, and prepare accurate takeoffs
• Build and present professional proposals and contracts based on client needs and site evaluations
• Be reliably available in the office (or by phone/email) to respond to client questions and proposal follow-ups
• Maintain ongoing relationships with key accounts, including large commercial clients, franchise locations, and residential developments
• Oversee the quality and progress of sold jobs once work begins, coordinating with crews to ensure work meets client expectations
• Communicate regularry with internal staff regarding scheduling and project status
• Other duties as needed to support the sales and account management function

Requirements

• Proven experience in sales, ideally in a client-facing or account management capacity-
• Knowledge of landscaping and/or irrigation services
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to manage a high volume of client communication
• Comfortable working both in the field (site visits, measurements, managing teams) and in the office (calls, email, proposals)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Excel and Outlook
• Valid driver's license required

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Account management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person