Account Manager/Salesperson - Tree Care

Verdure Elements; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Account Manager, where you will be at the forefront of generating sales opportunities and building lasting relationships with clients. In this dynamic role, you will leverage your strong communication skills to understand client needs and develop tailored solutions. Collaborating with a dedicated operations team, you'll strategize to align initiatives with business objectives while ensuring customer satisfaction. This position offers the chance to thrive in a supportive environment that values integrity, teamwork, and innovation, making a significant impact in the tree care and plant health care industry.

Qualifications

• Strong product knowledge and ability to demonstrate services effectively.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Generate sales opportunities and maintain accounts to exceed sales goals.
• Develop rapport with customers and act as a point of contact.

Skills

Communication Skills

Sales Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Extensive background in tree care and plant health care

ISA Certification (or ability to obtain)

Job description

Account Manager/Complete Tree Care and Plant Health Care

Apply locations

West Des Moines, Iowa

Time Type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 6 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: JR118771

About Wright Outdoor Solutions:

Wright Outdoor Solutions offers indoor and outdoor services to residential and commercial customers and their communities across the Midwest. These services include tree care, landscaping design install and maintenance, interior plant design and maintenance, lawn care, holiday lights and décor, snow and ice management, and mulch. Our operations are guided by a set of values: safety, integrity, excellence, respect, teamwork, innovation, and family. We abide by the highest ethical standards, knowing customer satisfaction is our first priority, and we work as a team to deliver creative solutions to our clients.

Job Summary:

The Account Manager is responsible for generating sales opportunities and achieving sales targets while working under the direction of the Operations Manager. They engage with clients, understand their needs, and develop tailored solutions to foster strong relationships. The role also involves collaborating with the operations team to strategize and implement effective initiatives, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives. Strong communication skills and a results-driven mindset are essential for this position.

Essential Job Duties:

• Must have strong product knowledge and confidently demonstrate how services align with customers wants and needs.
• Develop rapport with customers and act as an ongoing point of contact.
• Generate sales opportunities and maintain current accounts to meet and/or exceed annual sales goals established by the company.
• Prioritize workload, establish and meet goals and deadlines, and assess progress for assigned work.
• Establish good communication and a positive working relationship with clients, managers, and crew members.
• Collaborate with operations team and effectively communicate the project scope and design.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Ensure that all work is performed in accordance with industry and company standards.

Other Duties:

• Uphold the values of Wright Outdoor Solutions which includes safety, integrity, excellence, stewardship, and family.
• Perform other duties as related or assigned in all service areas of Wright Outdoor Solutions.

Knowledge, Skills & Ability Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills and ability to represent the company.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean record.
• Availability to work weekends and occasional overtime during peak periods.
• Flexibility to adjust schedule based on client needs and deadlines.

Education, Certification & Experience Requirements:

• Must have an extensive background and knowledge of the complete tree care and plant health care industries related to job responsibilities.
• ISA certification or ability to get within 90 days.

Language Requirements:

English - ☒ Read, ☒ Write, ☒ Speak

Spanish - ☐ Read, ☐ Write, ☐ Speak

Other Language _________________ - ☐ Read, ☐ Write, ☐ Speak

Travel Requirements:

☐ No-Seldom

☒ Yes-Occasional (up to 5%)

☐ Yes-Moderate (5% to 25%)

☐ Yes-Substantial (25% to 50%)

☐ Yes-Extensive (greater than 50%)

Physical Characteristics:

• Ability to reach, climb, kneel, lift (up to 50 lbs.) and walk for extended periods of time.

Wright Outdoor Solutions employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.