Floriculture Account Manager

Landscape Workshop, LLC (LW) is a full-service landscape company headquartered in Birmingham, AL. We provide high-end integrated landscaping solutions to customers throughout the Southeast. We are forecasting significant growth in our business. Consequently, we are looking for an experienced Account Manager to assist in driving the growth of our commercial landscape management services throughout the Southeast. Be a part of a financially stable, growing company, with an aggressive compensation plan and excellent benefits.

Position Summary:

We currently have a full-time position available for a Floriculture Account Manager at our Birmingham office. An Account Manager is responsible for managing the crews and customer relationships for a portfolio of commercial landscape accounts assigned to that Account Manager. The Account Manager reports to the Director of Floriculture, has a strong work ethic and enjoys interacting with our crews, sales team members and clients.

Account Manager responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Manages the overall day-to-day operations of their crews and coordinates with the team of fellow Account Managers on shared resources
• Ensures that customers are completely satisfied through relationship building, communication and regular site visits
• Identifies resources needed for team and assigns individual responsibilities: schedules, crew members, assists with designing, purchasing, and planting
• Available to crew leaders for horticulture training, equipment repairs, daily instructions, labor conflicts
• Ensures a safe environment for employees, clients and the general public
• Effectively applies Landscape Workshop methodology and enforces project standards
• Recommends enhancement opportunities to add/enhance seasonal color beds, pots, bushes to both new and existing customers.
• Responsible for growing the “flower only” portfolio.
• Minimizes Landscape Workshop exposure and risks on projects
• Effectively communicate (written/verbal) business development opportunities with team members and sales representatives
• Track and report team hours, extra expenses and extra sales on a weekly basis
• Maintain the floriculture inventory weekly
• Facilitate client meetings effectively
• Conducts regular status meetings with crew leaders
• Estimate jobs when needed
• Follow up on proposals generated
• Oversee care and maintenance of equipment

Position Requirements

• Minimum 2 years managing landscape maintenance/enhancement crews and interfacing with customers
• Proficient with computer software programs including Word, Excel and Outlook
  Strong work ethic
• Bachelor’s degree from accredited four-year or two-year program preferred

What we Offer:

• Competitive salaries
• Company Vehicle
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(K) and other benefits
• Energetic, focused and collaborative work environment

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