Client Relations Manager - Maintenance

Client Relations Manager - Maintenance (48788)

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Juniper is growing! We are seeking a Client Relations Manager to be the liaison between Juniper and our clients, setting reasonable expectations and ensuring we meet those expectations for the client’s landscaping needs. Juniper is a full‑service landscape design, build, and management company servicing the Southeast. We are recognized as an award‑winning leader in our industry with over 20 locations and 2,000+ team members.

At Juniper, the foundation of who we are, how we perform, and how we treat others is guided by our core values. We are committed to a culture that welcomes, grows, and celebrates people who share in our mission to design, build, and maintain the best landscaping in the industry.

We offer career growth opportunities and excellent benefits (health/dental/vision insurance, 401K, and PTO plans). Join our company, where we Welcome/Grow/Celebrate you at Juniper!

• Grow existing client’s business as well as secure new clients within the Construction Landscaping Services.
• Setting & managing expectations with our clients.
• Building strong, favorable relationships with our clients.
• Managing all interactions with clients’ decision makers or “DM” pertaining to deadlines, pricing & follow‑up at the “DM” level.
• Managing the financial portion of contracted work including original contracts and change orders. Monitor small enhancement/change order sales and interactions on projects completed by the field supervisor and their client peer (not a main “DM”).
• Communicate all pertinent info including but not limited to changes in scope, deadlines, and expectations to the “DM” even after the job is ongoing.
• Gather accurate information for the estimating and design team to perform their duties including all job information and deadlines.
• Turn over contracted work to operations, with accurate plans, proposals, contracts, budgets & schedules.
• Monitor and be accountable for project and accounts Gross Margin.
• Communicate with operations to ensure they have client contacts and fully understand the expectations set with the client for every new project.
• Report on potential and secured sales weekly.
• Create forecasts for your market to help company better plan for fluctuations in demand.

• Sense of urgency – there should never be a day that goes by when you don’t respond to a client call or email. Follow‑up by call, text, or email to let them know you are aware of their request and are working on it. Zero tolerance for lack of availability or follow‑up with clients.
• Over‑communication both internally and externally. Communicate internally to ensure your requests are being fulfilled from individual departments as well as communicating with clients when changes happen.
• Clear understanding of your market & client – accurately report market and client state from a business standpoint, forecast growth or drop‑off, service failures, and areas that need improvement. Report positive news to internal sales support.
• Strong networking ability – active member of relevant organizations to promote Juniper’s brand and secure new opportunities. Conduct or sponsor training events for CAMs and board members. Attend after‑hour events put on by organizations or potential clients.
• Knowledgeable in scopes such as Horticulture, Pest & Fertilization, Arbor work, etc.
• High level of proficiency with Office products, presentation preparation & generating client‑catered marketing materials.
• Strong established reputation in the industry is a plus.
• Certified CEU instructor is a plus.
• Any and all licenses and qualifications are a plus.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Sales and Business Development

• Landscaping Services

We Welcome/Grow/Celebrate you at Juniper! Equal Opportunity Employer