Account Manager

Hemington Landscape Services Inc.; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1 385 000 - 1 594 000; Full time

Job summary

A landscaping service provider in South Africa is seeking an Account Manager to lead maintenance crews and ensure quality landscape maintenance. The ideal candidate has strong horticulture and irrigation knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a passion for teamwork. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Medical, dental, life & disability insurance

(k) with 4% company match

Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays

Technical training & coaching programs

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with a clean DMV record.
• Strong horticulture and irrigation knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills and team-motivating attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support maintenance crews on daily routes.
• Ensure quality and safety across all sites.
• Attend client walkthroughs and turnover meetings.
• Build relationships with clients and communicate opportunities.
• Troubleshoot irrigation systems and plant health issues.
• Communicate progress updates to leadership.

Skills

Strong horticulture and irrigation knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Team-motivating attitude

Organized and proactive

Tech-comfortable

Respectful, honest, and reliable

Passion for teamwork

Job description

Account Manager (Client Services – Horticulture & Irrigation Focus)

Join Hemington Landscape Services, a family-owned company that has been building beautiful environments in the Greater Sacramento Area for over 40 years.

Base pay range : $80,

Actual pay reflects your experience and skills.

Why Hemington?

Family-owned and operated in Cameron Park, CA

Non-corporate, local, hands‑on culture

Year‑round work with consistent schedules

Respect for every role, from field techs to leadership

Supportive, family‑friendly environment – known by name, not by employee ID

The Role

As an Account Manager you will lead 3‑4 maintenance crews, ensuring top‑tier landscape care and smooth transition from construction to long‑term maintenance.

You will be the primary point of contact for customers and the go‑to expert in horticulture and irrigation.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support maintenance crews on daily routes
• Ensure quality and safety across all sites
• Attend client walkthroughs and turnover meetings
• Build relationships with clients and proactively communicate opportunities for landscape improvements
• Troubleshoot irrigation systems and plant health issues
• Communicate progress updates to leadership
• Complete safety documents, timesheets, and reports via company tablet
• Jump in wherever needed – teamwork is valued

What We’re Looking For

• Valid driver’s license with a clean DMV record
• Strong horticulture and irrigation knowledge
• Excellent communication skills and team‑motivating attitude
• Organized, proactive, tech‑comfortable
• Respectful, honest, and reliable
• Passion for being part of a tight‑knit team

Benefits That Actually Benefit You

• Medical, dental, life & disability insurance
• (k) with 4% company match
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays (20+ days off / year)
• Free chaplain services for you and your family
• Technical training & coaching programs for career growth

Ready to work somewhere that feels like home?

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Sales and Business Development