Account Manager- Landscape Maintenance Peninsula and SF

Oxbow Pool & Landscape Contractors; California; On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxbow Pool & Landscape Contractors in the San Francisco Peninsula area is seeking a Residential Estate Landscape Maintenance Account Manager to oversee high-end private gardens and lead skilled crews. This role emphasizes fine gardening, horticultural excellence, and long-term landscape stewardship.

You will build relationships with homeowners and estate managers, guide maintenance plans, and ensure plants thrive through seasonal care and expert pruning.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in residential estate landscaping or horticulture-focused landscape management.
• Strong plant knowledge, pruning, irrigation, and plant health care.
• Detail-oriented with emphasis on garden aesthetics and stewardship.
• Ability to manage budgets and communicate with discerning clients.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary account manager for residential estate gardens with trust and discretion.
• Develop customized garden maintenance plans based on plant needs and client goals.
• Conduct regular property walks focusing on plant health and aesthetic standards.
• Identify horticultural issues and propose enhancements to improve performance.
• Communicate clearly with clients about care priorities and long-term planning.
• Perform quality inspections and oversee budgets for maintenance and enhancements.
• Mentor gardeners and support seasonal projects as needed.

Skills

Residential estate landscaping

Fine gardening

Horticulture knowledge

Budget management

Client relationship skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Plant Sciences or Horticulture

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Account Manager- Landscape Maintenance Peninsula and SF

Residential Estate Landscape Maintenance Account Manager - San Francisco and the Peninsula

Cultivate Relationships. Steward Exceptional Gardens. Lead with Expertise.

Job Summary

As a Residential Estate Landscape Maintenance Account Manager, you are the trusted steward of some of our most distinctive private landscapes. This role is rooted in fine gardening and horticultural excellence, not commercial groundskeeping. You will oversee a portfolio of high-end residential properties, guiding the long-term health, beauty, and evolution of each garden.

You’ll partner closely with homeowners and estate managers, lead skilled gardening crews, and apply horticultural knowledge to elevate plant performance, seasonal interest, and overall garden quality. This is a hands-on, relationship-driven role for someone who values detail, plant care, and pride of workmanship.

You won’t just manage maintenance — you’ll care for living landscapes, mentor gardeners, and help properties reach their full potential.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the primary account manager for assigned residential estate gardens, building trust through expertise, responsiveness, and discretion
• Develop and refine customized garden maintenance plansbased on plant needs, seasonal cycles, and client goals
• Conduct regular, detailed property walks focused on plant health, pruning quality, soil conditions, and aesthetic standards
• Proactively identify horticultural issues and opportunities, offering thoughtful recommendations to enhance garden performance
• Cultivate relationships with clients by communicating clearly and professionally regarding plant care, seasonal priorities, and long-term garden planning
• Perform quality inspections to ensure work reflects high-end residential estate standards
• Manage account budgets related to routine maintenance as well as enhancement work
• Identify and propose enhancementssuch as seasonal color, specialty pruning, plant replacements, or garden improvements
• Participate in client walk-throughs and seasonal planning discussions
• Support seasonal initiatives and special projects as needed

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 3+ years of experience in residential estate landscaping, fine gardening, or horticulture-focused landscape management
• Solid horticultural knowledge, including plant identification, pruning techniques, irrigation principles, and plant health care
• Appreciation for detail, garden aesthetics, and long-term landscape stewardship
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to advise and educate discerning clients
• Comfortable managing budgets and understanding the business side of residential accounts
• Proficientin Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, & Outlook)
• Ability to lift 20–50 pounds and work outdoors as needed
• Bachelor’s degree in Plant Sciences, Horticulture, or a related field (preferred, not required)
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Regular outdoor work in residential garden settings and private estates
• Exposure to soil, plants, pollen, fertilizers, and natural landscape materials
• Frequent walking, standing, bending, kneeling, and detailed site inspections
• Occasional exposure to equipment noise during garden operations

Why This Role Matters

This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in plants, people, and places. Your leadership directly influences the health and beauty of exceptional residential landscapes, the growth of skilled gardening teams, and long-term client satisfaction. If you’re passionate about horticulture and want meaningful ownership over the gardens you manage, this position offers the opportunity to do work that truly shows.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.