Account Manager

Job Description

Bluestem Ecological Services is looking for a candidate with sales experience and/or field experience in natural resource management to grow our team. This candidate would be working with land/property managers to offer restoration, stewardship, and prescribed burning needs within native plant communities.

WHO YOU ARE: Individual with a passion for ecology & the environment, and drive for sales. Customer-focused individual with a desire for personal growth & persistent improvement. Energized by public contact, a communicator who can speak to the environmental benefits of our work.

WHO WE ARE: Bluestem restores native ecosystems and manages naturalized landscapes throughout Chicagoland and Southeastern Wisconsin. Our company works in prairies, woodlands, wetlands, and human landscapes. We deeply believe that strong partnerships and relationships are the key to making big waves in the world of Restoration and Conservation.

THE JOB: Drive new client sales to increase sales volume. Support project execution & client satisfaction.

· Work entire sales pipeline from lead generation, client meeting, site assessment & proposal generation through account management.

· Represent Bluestem at marketing & networking opportunities. This may include evening or weekend work no more than once/month.

· Prepare proposals.

· Manage accounts of sold jobs by bridging communication with clients and crew leaders through job completion. Oversee jobs and coordination of equipment & materials needed on jobsite.

· Provide customer service & develop relationships with clients.

Bluestem provides on-the-job training, certification, and continued education.

BENEFITS/WAGES:

· $45,000+ base salary (paid weekly) + Commission and Incentives

· Mileage paid for job travel. Company vehicle after 6 months.

· 8 PTO days year one w/ annual increases

· Health/Vision/Dental/Life Insurance & Flexible Spending Account after 90 days.

· 401(k) enrollment available after 1 year, with employer match

· Paid training, certifications, and educational opportunities.

Full Time, In-person

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Strong communication & networking skills, including the ability to confidently discuss and negotiate project details with clients.

· Familiarity with ecological restoration & basic Midwest plant knowledge, including through volunteer experience.

· A flexible team player that can work with Sales, Operations and Management to support company goals. Able to prioritize & multitask.

· Computer proficiency

· Valid Driver’s License

· Experience in Customer Service, Sales or Marketing roles is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Work Location: In person

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