Account Manager

Bland Landscaping Company•Jacksonville, FL

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Account Manager of Commercial Grounds Management will focus on multiple aspects of commercial grounds landscape maintenance services and all client needs, as well as performing specific planning, administrative, and regulatory functions. The primary goals are customer retention, enhancement sales, and new CGM sales. The Account The manager will promote teamwork within the company and provide clear customer expectations for production staff.

Requirements

Ability to lift to 50 pounds on a routine basis
Ability to bend and stoop continually
Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
Ability to work around bees, poison ivy, pollen, thorns, and other environmental risks
Must be able to work with minimal supervision
Must wear sturdy shoes, company uniforms, and assigned PPE
Must present yourself in a professional, polite manner
Must practice safety with chemicals and equipment
Must wear company-provided eye and ear protection as required
Must have valid FL Driver's license and maintain a good driving record (CDL preferred)
Must be able to pass a criminal background check
Must be willing to obtain FL Pesticide applicators license
Must have good communication skills and ability to motivate others
Must comply with Bland's policies and procedures
Must be able to pass a criminal background check

Responsibilities

Keep informed of new practices in green industry.
Keep informed of new or potential sales.
Serve as main field contact person for clients.
Customer retention
Maintain excellent on-site relations and communications with clients, contractors and/or subcontractors.
Meet monthly sales goals for enhancements.
Main contact for Enhancements on your sites
Meet with clients as necessary and acquire information needed to estimate new sales.
Assemble proposals for potential Grounds Management Customers.
Provide clear customer expectations to production to execute efficiently and adequately.
Safely drives company-owned vehicles.
Work with other Account Managers to ensure a consistent product.
Work with other managers on work schedules, including seasonal work needs.
Work with other departments and personnel when needed.
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.