Landscaping Account Manager at Browder-Hite

Browder-Hite is hiring a Landscaping Account Manager to join our growing team! This is a great opportunity for an experienced landscape professional to put their sales and service skills to the test.  

About Us: 

Named 2022 Best of Virginia “Landscape Design” Winner, Browder-Hite, serving the Eastern Shore of Virginia, has steadily grown and developed an excellent reputation for quality of work, creative design and innovative solutions.

For this new position, we are offering a base salary of $45,000 to $55,000 annually plus the opportunity for commission! We also offer:

• Company vehicle
• Profit-sharing
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• ICHRA Health Program
• Company technology (computer/tablet)  

Requirements for our Landscaping Account Manager position:   

• At least 3+ years of residential landscape maintenance experience with a demonstrated knowledge of plant material, turfgrass care and landscape maintenance experience;  
• Prior experience in a sales role, ideally in the landscaping industry, with a demonstrated sales mentality;
• Strong knowledge of turfgrass, ornamental plant care, and landscape maintenance best practices. Capable of designing basic seasonal color displays. Basic knowledge of Southern plant material and warm season turfgrasses is a plus. 
• A demonstrated ability providing exceptional customer service, and high level attention to customer service;
• Experience utilizing Aspire landscape software is a plus. Verifiable Microsoft Office skills are additionally important. 
• Ability to qualify for and obtain a Virginia Registered Technician's license within 90 days of employment. 
• A clean driving record and valid driver's license
• The ability to work in a tobacco-and-vape-free environment.

Responsibilities of our Landscaping Account Manager:  

• Serve as the primary point of contact for maintenance clients, ensuring satisfaction and prompt issue resolution.
• Schedule and manage mowing, bed maintenance, and herbicide application crews. Liaison with irrigation and landscape install crew foreman to successfully complete jobs as needed.
• Provide guidance to crews both at the shop and in the field, ensuring high-quality service.
• Conduct routine site visits to assess turf and landscape conditions, evaluate crew performance, and make recommendations for improvements.
• Identify opportunities for enhancements and upsells, achieving at least 15% in additional sales on managed accounts.
• Maintain accurate records of client interactions, service schedules, and recommendations.
• Maintain accurate records of client material usage (mulch, herbicide, seasonal color, ect)
• Other duties as assigned