Fine Gardening Account Manager - YEAR ROUND - Horticulture

Alden Laurel is hiring an Account Manager for the 2025 fine gardening season.

As a Horticultural Field Account Manager at Alden Laurel, you will take on a vital role in cultivating and maintaining strong client relationships, specializing in residential horticultural maintenance. Managing 30 - 40 clients. This is a full-time YEAR ROUND position. Our field work season runs mid March through early December.

This position requires extensive experience in gardening and crew leadership. The ideal candidate will have a background not only in these areas but also as an account manager within a gardening company. This role involves daily hands-on fieldwork alongside your team.

How do we invest in you?

• Competitive Pay: Based on experience, with opportunities for advancement.
• Paid Weekly: Reliable, consistent weekly pay schedule.
• Health Care: A monthly healthcare stipend.
• Company vehicle: Use of a company vehicle for all work related driving.
• Career Development: Clear pathways to help you take the next step in your career.
• Education Support: Horticultural education reimbursement and paid learning opportunities.
• Top-Quality Tools: Company-provided Felco and A.M. Leonard tools.
• New Apparel: High-quality company gear, including tri-blend T-shirts, long-sleeve shirts, fleece jackets, hats, and more. Yearly boot reimbursement is also included.
• Team Perks: Monthly paid company breakfasts and seasonal outings.
• Retirement Savings: A 401(k) plan with company contributions.
• Cell Phone Reimbursement: Monthly support for your phone expenses.
• Performance Bonuses: Rewarding exceptional contributions with bonus opportunities.
• 5 Paid Holidays – Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples Day, Thanksgiving.
• Paid time off: Paid time off for you to take a break during the season.
• Rain day Work: Administrative work on rain days
• Positive Work Environment: A friendly, kind, and smoke-free workplace that values teamwork and respect.

What will you be doing?

• Team Leadership: In this field role, you will lead Crews and Gardeners, serving as a horticultural mentor and supporting daily time management. Your role includes identifying and delivering educational opportunities to enhance the team's expertise.
• Client Engagement: Collaborate closely with clients to understand their specific preferences, plant choices, and aesthetic goals. Execute all necessary seasonal maintenance while providing expert advice and design solutions tailored to their unique vision.
• Project Oversight: Independently manage horticultural client accounts, overseeing small projects from conception to completion. Monitor project timelines, budgets, and quality standards with a keen focus on horticultural excellence.
• Plant Selection and Care: Leverage your horticultural expertise to recommend and assist the selection, planting, and ongoing care of diverse plant species. Ensure that horticultural projects align with the clients' desires and thrive over time.
• Communication: Maintain transparent and effective communication with clients, updating them on project progress, addressing inquiries, and ensuring their satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Record Keeping: Keep meticulous records of client interactions, horticultural project details, and financial transactions. Utilize organizational tools to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
• What don't we do: We do not plow or mow. We are a plant focused team.

What are we looking for?

• A background in art, design, or horticulture: While not required, is highly valued.
• Horticultural Expertise: Proven experience in fine gardening, with a minimum of 5 years required.
• On-Site Design: Ability to create and implement creative, functional plant and landscape designs directly at job sites is a big plus.
• Pruning Skills: Experienced in pruning to maintain plant health, appearance, and structure, including woody plants.
• Client-Centric Focus: A passion for understanding clients' horticultural preferences and translating them into thriving plant landscapes.
• Team Leadership: Demonstrated success in team leadership and building, showcasing a proven track record. Possess the ability to effectively collaborate with individuals at various stages in their careers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and client expectations effectively..
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills specific to horticulture, allowing you to confidently interact with clients, team members, and contractors.
• Adaptability: Enjoy working in a physically demanding, dynamic horticultural environment and demonstrate the ability to handle various situations with a positive attitude.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about fine gardening, have at least 3 years of experience, and possess the skills to lead a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you. Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to tim@aldenlaurel.com. Be sure to highlight your team leadership experience and explain why you'd be a great fit for our team

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $63,000.00 - $73,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $63,000 - $73,000