Account Manager

Overview

Since our founding in 1994, a Blade of Grass has been a leader in landscape design, installation and maintenance in the Greater Boston area. Our award-winning work is driven by a team of passionate professionals who thrive on creativity, collaboration, and the challenge of transforming outdoor spaces. We take pride in building long-term client relationships based on trust, exceptional results, and outstanding service.

As a fast-growing company, we offer exciting opportunities for industry professionals to bring their ideas to life in a dynamic and supportive environment.

If you are looking to grow your career with a team that values expertise, innovation, and craftsmanship, we would love to hear from you.

• Account Managers are responsible for:
• Managing client relationships for a specified portfolio of properties
• Achieving individual sales goals and contributing to the department's overall growth and sales goals
• Actively identifying opportunities to prospect for new business leads and converting those leads into customers
• Meeting clients at their properties and conceptualizing property maintenance and/or garden design services
• Working with our operations department to ensure timely delivery of services
• Communicating with our purchasing department to ensure production of plant material
• Visiting work sites as often as needed to direct work and find teachable moments with our crews
• Learning and mastering our company-wide software to create work tickets and estimates

• Our employee benefits are designed for your overall well-being:
• Paid time off (vacation days, paid holidays and accrued sick time)
• Additional paid time off during our winter shutdown
• Use of a company vehicle for commuting purposes
• Multiple company parties and events
• Company matching 401k plan
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical & Dental Insurance
• Relevant industry certification reimbursement & training
• Our passion for the living landscape and serving our clients is what drives us. If you are looking to work in a team-oriented, upbeat environment, then we look forward to seeing your application!

• At least 3 years of residential landscape sales
• Relevant industry certifications (MCLP, MCH, MAA, AOLCP) are a major plus!
• An ability to forge long-lasting client relationships
• Experience in managing a high volume of individual accounts
• Open communication and problem solving skills
• A clean RMV driving record