Landscaping Account Manager - Uncapped Commission & Vehicle

Apex-Landscaping-Inc.-1; Hawthorn Woods (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Uncapped Commission Structure

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K Retirement Plan with CompanyMatch

Bonus Programs

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities

Professional Development Opportunities

Team‑Oriented Work Environment

Access to Company Vehicle

Job summary

Apex Landscaping in Hawthorn Woods, IL is seeking a Landscaping Account Manager – Client Relations to support sales goals through professional sales techniques and exceptional customer service. The role focuses on maintaining and growing accounts, developing new business, and ensuring client satisfaction from initial contact through project completion.

You will liaise between clients, internal teams, and field operations to deliver high‑quality service and drive market growth, with a salary

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years related experience.
• Commercial/Multi-family/HOA sales experience in the landscaping industry.
• Horticultural knowledge and Plant ID knowledge.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English; bilingual Spanish is a plus.
• Must pass a pre‑employment drug test.
• Valid driver’s license that meets insurance underwriting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop sales opportunities within an assigned territory.
• Meet and exceed sales goals via phone, email, and in‑person outreach.
• Generate new business through cold and warm calling efforts.
• Expand existing accounts and grow the customer base.
• Convert one‑time customers into long‑term clients through exceptional service and follow‑up.
• Conduct site inspections to identify enhancement and upsell opportunities.
• Measure properties, prepare estimates and contracts, present proposals, and manage the sales process from prospecting through closing.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with residential, commercial, and multi‑family clients.
• Review client ideas, discuss design alternatives, and adjust plans to meet customer expectations.
• Maintain communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Create and administer watering maps and irrigation schedules for commercial and multi‑family properties.
• Assist with snow and ice management by monitoring conditions and advising clients on service needs.

Skills

Customer relations

Negotiation skills

Presentations & closing

Organization & time management

Sales mindset

Problem solving

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree

3-5 years sales/Account Mgmt

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Apex Landscaping in Hawthorn Woods, IL is seeking a Landscaping Account Manager – Client Relations to support sales goals through professional sales techniques and exceptional customer service. The role focuses on maintaining and growing accounts, developing new business, and ensuring client satisfaction from initial contact through project completion.

You will liaise between clients, internal teams, and field operations to deliver high‑quality service and drive market growth, with a salary