Commercial Landscape Account Manager

Job Summary

We are looking for a Commercial Landscape Manager working out of our Kirkland and Totem Lake location. This an excellent long-term opportunity if you are a self-starter and enjoy driving the success of employees under your supervision.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Overseeing a number of Landscape Maintenance Crews operating within our Seattle & Eastside region
• Setting routes and schedules, coordinating submission of new staffing needs, monitoring expenses, and limiting crew overtime to that which is necessary.
• Keeping Branch Management up to date on performance (qualitative and financial) of crews through on time reporting.
• Engaging with customers as their primary point of contact, including regularly meeting with customers to ensure their satisfaction with the services provided and look for opportunities to improve their properties with products or services.
• Coordinate with HR, AP, and AR to keep finances and employees in line with company goals and objectives.
• Coordinate with other departments on implementation of enhancement projects at current customer sites.
• Primary role in employee review, advancement, and when necessary, discipline for crews under your supervision.
• Maintain, manage, and keep an organized fleet of trucks, equipment, and materials.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of crew level employees
• Decision-making authority, requiring frequent independent deliberation

Qualifications:

• Experience
  • At least 5 years in Landscape Maintenance, including 3 years in a lead or supervisory position REQUIRED.
  • AA or BA preffered
• Language & Calculating Skills
  • Ability to read, write, and comprehend English
  • Ability to speak effectively, present information, and answer questions before employees and clients
  • Bi-Lingual English/Spanish REQUIRED
  • Intermediate to advanced math
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, percentages, area, and volume.
• Reasoning Ability
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
  • Ability to analyze and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, governmental regulations, etc.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, and/or schedule format
• Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
  • Valid drivers license issued by the state where employed with 3 years of a clean driving record
  • Certified Landscape Technician (CLT) and/or other relevant licenses including; Pesticide License, Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT), and Concrete Paver Institute (ICPI).
• Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Ability/Willingness to work off normal hours when needed (such as inclement weather).
  • Strong customer service
  • Strong leadership skills in written and verbal forms
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop, motivate, and inspire a team
  • Maintain professional appearance
  • Experience working with commercial property managers, owners, and general contractors
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
  • Detail and accuracy oriented
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Must be flexible and build a strong relationship with the leadership team
  • Intermediate to advanced understanding or Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Must be hardworking, able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and multitask.

Compensation

We strive to deliver a Compensation package that will attract, engage, and retain top talent. Elements of our Compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

• The opportunity to enroll in a variety of healthcare benefit programs, including medical and dental plan options; and retirement savings plans (401K)
• 6 Paid Holidays
• 3 Days Paid Bereavement
• Sick Pay in accordance with applicable state or local ordinance
• Flexible Time Off Plan
• Take home vehicle (Optional)
• Education Assistance
• Career Advancement Opportunities

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as position, tenure, and geographic location.