Account Manager- Commercial Grounds Maintenance

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Management and Accounting: Keep informed of new practices in green industry. Keep informed of new or potential sales.
• Customer Service and Sales: Serve as main field contact person for clients. Maintain excellent on-site relations and communications with clients, contractors and/or subcontractors. Meet monthly sales goals for enhancements. Meet with clients as necessary and acquire information needed to estimate new sales. Assemble proposals for potential Grounds Management Customers.
• Production: Provide clear customer expectations to production to execute efficiently and adequately. Safely drive 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.
• Horticulture: 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.

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.
• Must have a minimum 2-year college degree and a minimum of 2 years of experience in a related field OR a combination of education and experience.

Nice to Have

• CDL license.

Qualifications

• Mid-level Driver's License.
• Pesticide Applicator's License.

Benefits & Perks

• Starting at $75,000 annual base salary based on experience.
• Company Vehicle.
• Affordable Health Insurance with Vision/Dental Option.
• 120 hours (PTO) Paid Time Off annually + 11 Observed Holidays.
• Company Matched 401K.