The primary responsibility of the Account Manager is to sell maintenance services and enhancements to existing clients while ensuring their retention with Weller Brothers by exceeding their expectations. This position will sell and maintain contracts with clients that improve the functional and/or aesthetic value of the property. Many of the services that are sold to clients include, but are not limited to, mowing, lawn care programs, horticultural services, and snow removal. At Weller Brothers, team members are expected to provide excellent client service and build trust by assisting clients promptly and courteously, answering questions, and providing information as needed. An account manager will ensure that all jobs are completed in a safe, timely, and efficient manner.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and competency satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job.
* Retain and sell maintenance contracts. Upsell plant and tree health care (if applicable to location), landscape enhancements, and/or snow removal services.
* Make certain that property meets or exceeds the client’s expectation and the company’s expectation in terms of appearance and beauty.
* Develop strong positive relationships with clients based upon clear, frequent, effective, professional, and timely communication, mutual trust, and ability to meet or exceed their expectations.
* Execute site audits to provide enhancement and/or maintenance opportunities for the client and to provide feedback to the production teams.
* Prepare and present proposals in a timely and professional manner, according to company standards. Track all proposals in progress and follow-up to closure.
* Participate in various events, organizations, and industry associations for the purpose of networking and building relationships within the community.
* Develop community ties to enhance the brand of Weller Brothers.
* Monitor production (time/expenses) with the Division Manager and production team, and provide avenues to improve the bottom line.
* Identify job site priorities and/or coordinate jobsite schedules.
* Provide excellent organizational management, leadership, and communication between client and production team.
* Promote high standards of client service, safety culture, and a positive team environment.
* Provide assistance in managing team members as needed including performance management, addressing complaints, and planning, assigning, or directing workload.
* Perform other duties as assigned throughout each season (Ex: snow removal).
* Report time and productivity daily using LMN and CRM software.
* Keep and submit all receipts for material and fuel purchased.
* Put in the hours necessary to make sure the job is getting done on time including weekends and holidays if necessary.
* Maintain equipment. Responsible for getting all equipment to repair shops in a timely manner keeping in mind productivity.
* Make decisions that are in the best interest of the company.
* Other duties needed to help drive and fulfill the Weller Brothers Mission.
Required Skills and Abilities
* Strong ability to work independently with little direction.
* Work and communicate professionally with clients and team members.
* Ability to prioritize and multitask.
* Ability to coordinate multiple tasks.
* Utilize LMN, GIS, and other relevant applications for measuring data and estimating.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google applications.
* Highly organized and detail-oriented.
* Collaborative, positive attitude with eagerness to learn and assist where needed.
Education and Experience
* Minimum of one-year experience in industry or related field.
* Must be 18 years or older.
* High school diploma/GED.
* Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record is required.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Team members must be able to perform the following tasks during a typical 8+ hour day.
* HEAVY WORK: Lifting up to 100 pounds; frequent lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 80 pounds.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time non-exempt position. Specific schedules will be determined based on weather and general needs of the business.
Compensation and Benefits
* Health Insurance
* Vision Insurance
* Paid Time Off
* 401K with Company Match Up to 4%
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Cell Phone Reimbursement
* Company Vehicle
Disclaimer: The specific statements shown in each section of this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. The company recognizes that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable him/her to successfully perform a job function. Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
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