Account Manager

Landscape Workshop; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

Medical, dental, vision, 401(K) and other benefits

Energetic, focused and collaborative work environment

Job summary

Landscape Workshop in New Orleans is seeking an experienced Account Manager for managing maintenance crews and customer relationships in commercial landscape management. The successful candidate will ensure customer satisfaction and efficiently coordinate team operations.

This position offers a company vehicle, medical benefits, and an energetic work environment. Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant management experience and proficiency with computer software.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage overall day-to-day operations of the crews.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through relationship building and communication.
• Identify resources needed for the team and assign individual responsibilities.

Skills

Managing landscape maintenance crews

Customer relationship management

Horticulture training

Communication (written/verbal)

Education

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

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Landscape Workshop, LLC (LW) is a full-service landscape company. We provide high-end integrated landscaping solutions to customers throughout the Southeast. We are forecasting significant growth in our business. Consequently, we are looking for an experienced Account Manager to assist in driving the growth of our commercial landscape management services. Be a part of a financially stable, growing company, with an aggressive compensation plan and excellent benefits.

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 General 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 Landscape Workshop 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 Landscape Workshop 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
• 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

What we Offer

• Company Vehicle
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(K) and other benefits
• Energetic, focused and collaborative work environment