Account Manager

Yellowstone Landscape - Nazareth, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Nazareth, PA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As an Account Manager at Yellowstone Landscape, you will play a crucial role in overseeing landscaping operations, ensuring client satisfaction, and managing maintenance crews. This position involves a mix of fieldwork and client interaction, where you will utilize your landscaping expertise to enhance existing landscapes and support the sales team in acquiring new business. The role is dynamic and requires adaptability to various challenges in the landscaping industry.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train and develop maintenance crews to work efficiently and safely.
• Use the latest industry technology and applications to manage your team, schedule crews, calculate and track hours and keep to your budget.
• Serve as the main point of contact for your clients, meeting with them proactively and regularly.
• Use creativity to design and propose enhancements to existing landscapes.
• Assist the sales team with winning new work to add to your book of business.
• Coordinate with other departments including Irrigation, Fert/Spray, Safety and the Field Support Team to promote a seamless workflow.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Turfgrass or related major preferred.
• Associate degree or relevant experience will also be considered.
• Landscape experience is essential, with plant knowledge being key.
• Ability to comfortably have conversations with people of all backgrounds.
• Knowledge of Spanish is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in commercial landscaping.
• Strong problem-solving skills to handle challenges such as weather conditions and staffing issues.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Opportunities for advancement