Landscape Account Manager

Wide Effect Talent Solutions; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wide Effect Talent Solutions in Lombard, Illinois, is seeking a Sales Account Manager with at least 2 years of experience in sales or account management within landscape services. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of landscape maintenance, strong communication skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM tools. Responsibilities include managing client relationships, driving sales growth, and acting as a liaison between clients and operations teams. Bilingual candidates are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in sales, account management, or landscape/facilities services.
• Knowledge of commercial landscape maintenance and enhancements.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships through visits and follow-ups.
• Drive sales growth by securing new contracts.
• Act as a liaison between clients and operations teams.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

Strong communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Relationship-building

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Tools

CRM tools

Estimating software

Aspire software

Job description

• 2+ years’ experience in sales, account management, or landscape/facilities services.
• Knowledge of commercial landscape maintenance, enhancements, turf/plant health, irrigation, and seasonal color.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with property managers, HOAs, and facility directors.
• Skilled in proposals, presentations, and upselling enhancement projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM tools; estimating software experience a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record; travel to client sites required.
• Preferred: Aspire software experience, ability to read site plans/blueprints, bilingual (English/Spanish).

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage client relationships, ensuring satisfaction and retention through site visits, follow-ups, and clear communication.
• Drive sales growth by securing new maintenance, enhancement, and snow contracts.
• Identify property needs, estimate, and generate proposals for added-value services.
• Act as liaison between clients and operations teams for maintenance, enhancements, and snow services.
• Support renewals, collections, and public relations efforts, including networking and community events.
• Participate in sales meetings, training, and seasonal snow operations.