What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Manager position at Merit Landscape Solutions?
Merit Landscape Solutions is seeking a highly motivated and client-focused professional to join our growing Marlton, NJ business as an Account Manager.
The Company
Merit Landscape Solutions is a full-service commercial landscape company, offering landscape maintenance, landscape design & construction, snow services, irrigation expertise, and more. We serve Marlton, New Jersey’s premier commercial properties and communities. Our service expertise is anchored through well-established branch networks and complimented by our partnership with qualified service partners.
The Opportunity
Growth creates opportunity! We are seeking an A-Player to join our vibrant local business, which is part of a progressive horticultural organization with national reach. As an Account Manager, you’ll:
- Achieve revenue, profitability, and contract renewal goals
- Build relationships with Merit Landscape clients and ensure client satisfaction.
- Present recommendations for property improvements, proper horticulture procedures, and quality service within budget.
- Manage all customer communication with proper urgency.
- Proactively promote and sell any possible landscape enhancements to existing customers.
- Maintain a schedule for client/site visits to ensure quality and service expectations are consistently met or exceeded.
- Lead in the resolution of customer problems or concerns.
- Ensure renewals of each current account within the customer portfolio.
If this sounds exciting to you, we are seeking a leader with these qualifications:
- 3 years' experience in the landscape industry in an account management or similar capacity.
- Strong organization and conflict management abilities.
- Capacity to make critical judgments, solve problems and demonstrate careful attention to detail.
- Determination to exceed the goals of position, department, and company by working independently and as an effective leader.
- Experience managing sales and estimation processes (job costing, proposals, etc.)
- Exceptional interpersonal communication and relationship building skills.
- A Winning Attitude!
As a Merit Landscape Account Manager, you will enjoy:
- Competitive salary, plus a healthy performance and retention-based incentive program.
- Company vehicle or monthly stipend package.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- Full suite of health insurance – medical, dental, vision, etc.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Exceptional company culture.
