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BrightView

Commercial landscape services and maintenance provider

Account Manager

Account ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChicago, IL, USAHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field, or equivalent experience in a customer-focused service industry, is required.
  • At least 3 years of experience in customer service, management, and leadership is required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • Demonstrated leadership and coaching abilities are required.
  • The ability to foster collaboration and teamwork is required.
  • The employee must operate a computer and other office equipment and systems, including a laptop, cell phone, and sales and operational programs and tools.
  • The employee must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.
  • The employee must be able to travel by car, train, and plane.
  • The employee must be able to traverse uneven ground and walk on job sites with clients and the branch team for periods of up to 4 hours.
  • The employee must maintain required medications in their possession at all times to address known allergic reactions.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and pursue opportunities to sell ancillary enhancement services to existing clients within the portfolio.
  • Develop accurate estimates and takeoffs for new and existing clients as needed.
  • Deliver timely bid proposals and designs for enhancement projects.
  • Generate referrals from existing clients and communicate leads to the Business Developer.
  • Build and maintain long-term client relationships with all pertinent points of contact.
  • Conduct regular site walkthroughs with clients to ensure quality and service expectations are met.
  • Lead and facilitate the resolution of client concerns or issues.
  • Ensure timely account renewals within the assigned client portfolio.
  • Assess and address site enhancement needs during client visits.
  • Collaborate with the Operations Manager to ensure service delivery meets or exceeds expectations.
  • Schedule regular site visits with the Operations Manager for quality reviews and client expectation management.
  • Support the hiring, training, and coaching of field crews for the assigned portfolio.
  • Promote and enforce safety policies and procedures.
  • Maintain acceptable gross margins for base contract work and ancillary enhancement services to meet branch financial goals.
  • Assist the Branch Manager with overall branch leadership, including participation in relevant meetings.
  • Maintain proper account documentation and notes in the customer relationship management system.
  • Monitor and maintain satisfactory accounts receivable levels.
  • Coordinate with the Branch Administrator to keep client records and contact information current.
  • Perform additional duties assigned by the Branch Manager.
  • Work both indoors and outdoors and attend branch stretch-and-flex sessions three to four days per week.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least 3 years of experience in the landscaping industry or local marketplace is preferred.

About the Company

BrightView

Commercial landscape services and maintenance provider

BrightView is a premier commercial landscape company in North America that handles end-to-end landscape management for properties, including ongoing maintenance and project-based services. It serves diverse industries and focuses on delivering consistent, high-quality results across the property lifecycle through a seasoned team of professionals. Revenue comes from a mix of recurring maintenance contracts and project work, supported by a leadership-driven culture that prioritizes client success and ESG principles. What sets BrightView apart is its large, integrated platform with a long history dating back to 1939 (from the 2014 merger of The Brickman Group and ValleyCrest Landscape Companies), which enables coordinated, scalable service across many sites. The company’s goal is to build long-term client relationships by reliably maintaining and enhancing outdoor spaces, while contributing positively to communities and stakeholders through ESG practices.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Whitpain Township, Pennsylvania
Founded
1939

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