Senior Account Manager

Yellowstone Landscape; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full benefits

401k with company match

Paid time off

Bonuses

Job summary

Yellowstone Landscape is seeking a Senior Account Manager for its Fort Myers, FL operations. You will be the main point of contact for high-end clients, manage crews, assist sales in negotiations and design landscape enhancements.

Lead budgeting efforts and coordinate with multiple departments to ensure flawless project delivery. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Horticulture/Turfgrass or related field, with 5–7 years of landscape management experience; Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of prior experience with a professional landscape management firm.
• Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Turfgrass or related major preferred; associate degree or relevant experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train and develop maintenance and snow crews.
• Meet with high-end clients proactively and regularly.
• Assist the sales team with winning new work and contract negotiations.
• Support budgeting and P&L planning for the branch.
• Coordinate with Irrigation, Fert/Spray, Safety and Field Support teams.
• Mentor other Account Managers and supervise Superintendents.

Skills

Client relations

Budgeting

P&L reporting

Team leadership

Spanish language (plus)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture/Turfgrass

Associate degree or relevant experience

Job description

Do you love landscaping? Spending time outside marveling at nature’s beauty surrounded by the smell of freshly cut grass? If you answered yes, then Yellowstone Landscape could be the place for you! As an Account Manager you’ll feel right at home in your “field” office, always being on the go, checking in on your crews and meeting with clients to ensure that we’re exceeding their expectations. There’s no such thing as monotony here! At Yellowstone, we’re always learning, changing and growing. Join our team as a Senior Account Manager!Yellowstone Landscape is dedicated to excellence in commercial landscaping. As the largest privately-owned commercial landscaping company in the nation, we offer exciting career opportunities for Landscape Professionals across the United States. To learn more, please visit our website: www.yellowstonelandscape.com.What You'll Do:Hire, train and develop maintenance and snow crews to work efficiently and safely.Use the latest industry technology and applications to manage your team, schedule crews, calculate and track hours and keep to your budget.Serve as the main point of contact for our high-end clients and larger portfolios. Meet with them proactively and regularly while serving as a consultative subject matter expert.Use your creativity to design and propose enhancements to existing landscapes.Assist the sales team with winning new work and contract negotiations.Assist the Branch Manager with P&L reporting and budget planning.Coordinate with other departments including Irrigation, Fert/Spray, Safety and the Field Support Team (aka our back office) to promote a seamless workflow.Supervise Superintendents and serve as a mentor for other Account Managers.What We’re Looking For:Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Turfgrass or related major preferred. Associate degree or relevant experience will also be considered.Five to seven years of prior experience with a professional landscape management firm.Advanced plant knowledge is key.Someone who loves a challenge - Mother Nature, budgets, short staffed on a Monday morning – you know the drill!Ability to comfortably have conversations with people of all backgrounds. Interact with your crews, Board Presidents, and our senior management/CEO.Knowledge of Spanish is a plus.Why Join Yellowstone?Competitive pay; paid weeklyFull group benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401k with a company match, paid time off and holiday payAggressive incentive planIndustry leading safety programsCompany provided work shirts and safety gearEquipped with optimal and most professional equipmentHigh profile customers, worksites and landscape resultsOpportunity to advance within one of the industry’s fastest growing companiesA company that values and appreciates YOUBecome part of the team dedicated to Excellence in Commercial Landscaping