Orange County Account Manager - Landscape

Orange County Account Manager - Landscape

Join the Orange County Account Manager - Landscape role at Sperber Landscape Companies
. The growth of our business means we’re expanding our team! Join a company that invests in your future and provides opportunities for career growth.

As a Landscape Account Manager, you will build and maintain strong client relationships through consistent communication, quality inspections, and follow‑up. You will oversee all aspects of your maintenance accounts—including proposals, punch lists, materials, and site irrigation—and supervise crews and irrigators to ensure top‑quality work and safety standards.

• Meet with clients regularly to provide updates, proposals, and reports; attend committee and board meetings as needed.
• Make horticulturally sound recommendations to improve client properties.
• Conduct frequent site inspections, create punch lists, and follow up with crews to ensure timely completion.
• Maintain all sites to company quality standards.
• Ensure proper operation, scheduling, and maintenance of irrigation systems. Direct irrigators in quarterly inspections and communicate necessary improvements to clients.
• Schedule and supervise all maintenance work using company software, managing labor, material, and other costs to achieve budgeted margins.
• Serve as a positive role model, enforcing company policies and safety protocols, and handling workplace incidents appropriately.

• Excellent client communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Strong horticultural knowledge and ability to propose property enhancements.
• Experience conducting site inspections and managing punch lists.
• Knowledge of irrigation system operation and maintenance.
• Ability to use company software to schedule and supervise maintenance work.
• Commitment to safety protocols and company policies.

• Landscape management principles, practices, and methods.
• Safe work practices with equipment, chemicals, and PPE.
• Horticulture and common plant material.
• Computer and smartphone proficiency.
• Math skills relevant to fertilization and area calculations.
• Ability to build strong client relationships.
• Effective organization, time management, and project coordination.
• Strong communication skills in written and spoken English.
• Ability to propose and sell property enhancements.
• Budget management to meet job profitability goals.

• Frequent standing, walking, crouching on narrow/slippery surfaces.
• Stooping, kneeling, and lifting objects up to 50 lbs.
• Walking long distances on sloped or uneven terrain.

• Makes quality decisions and provides solutions sought by others.
• Customer‑focused, gaining trust and respect through responsive service.
• Goal‑oriented, exceeding expectations and driving team results.
• Highly organized, multitasking efficiently.
• Professional and ethical in daily interactions and presentations.

• Formal education in Horticulture or related field, or several years of professional landscape experience.
• QAL (or ability to obtain) required; CLIA, CLT, and other certifications beneficial.
• Bilingual (Spanish) skills are a plus.
• Valid California Class "C" Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.

• Competitive salary with generous bonus plan.
• Paid sick leave, holidays, and vacation.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• 401(k) plan available.
• Company vehicle and shirts provided.

Salary Range: $100,000–$110,000 per year.