Job Description
The Commercial Grounds Maintenance Account Manager will focus on multiple aspects of commercial grounds landscape maintenance services and all client needs and perform certain planning, administrative, and regulatory functions. The primary goals are customer retention, enhancement sales, and new CGM sales. The Account Manager will promote teamwork within the company and provide clear customer expectations to production staff. If they do not already have, they will be required to get their pesticide license, complete the foreman modules, and obtain the CLT.
Responsibilities - Responsibilities include but are not limited to :
Management and Accounting
- Keep informed of new practices in the green industry.
- Keep informed of new or potential sales.
Customer Service and Sales
Serve as the main field contact person for clientsCustomer retentionMaintain excellent on-site relations and communications with clients, contractors, and / or subcontractorsMeet monthly sales goals for enhancements.Main contact for Enhancements on your sitesMeet with clients as necessary and acquire information needed to estimate new salesAssemble proposals for potential Grounds Management Customers.Production
Provide clear customer expectations to production to execute efficiently and adequately.Safely drives company-owned vehiclesWork with other Account Managers to ensure a consistent productWork with other managers on work schedules, including seasonal work needsWork with other departments and personnel when neededHelp with snow removal in the winter monthsHorticulture
Knowledgeable of all horticulture practices associated with commercial grounds maintenance.Understands what we do as a company regarding commercial grounds maintenance.Promote proper horticulture by educating customers and providing proper horticulture requests to production.
Pay / Benefits Package
55,000 - $70,000 annual salaryCompany Vehicle, phone, laptopAffordable Health Insurance with Vision / Dental Option40 hours (PTO) Paid Time Off annually 11 Observed HolidaysCompany Matched 401K.Required Skills
Must have valid NC Driver’s license and maintain a good driving recordAbility to acquire NC Pesticide applicators licenseMust have good communication skills and ability to motivate othersAbility to acquire CLT certificationMust comply with Bland’s policies and proceduresMust practice safety with chemicals and all equipmentMust wear company-provided uniforms and use personal protective equipment as neededAbility to lift to 50 pounds on a routine basisAbility to bend and stoop continuallyAbility to work outside in all weather conditionsAbility to work around bees, poison ivy, pollen, thorns, and other environmental risksNote
As we continue to grow as a company, all positions have significant opportunities for advancement.Providing the candidate meets the proper qualifications and ambitious work ethic.
If this is not the right opportunity for you, please check out our Careers page on our website for available positions across the Southeast.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Bland Landscaping Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicantsfor employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color,
religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender
identity, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Required Experience
Must have a min, 2 yr college degree and a min of 2yr exp. In related field OR a combination.Qualifications :
Must have a min, 2 yr college degree and a min of 2yr exp. In related field OR a combination.
Salary : $55,000 - $70,000
