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Light Construction Account Manager

Employer:	ValleyCrest Companies
Job Location:	Palo Alto , CA
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Industry Type:	Specialty Contractors
Job Description:	We currently have a full time position available for a Light Construction Account Manager in our Palo Alto branch who will be responsible for managing a portfolio of commercial landscape maintenance accounts. Account Managers have a strong work ethic, enjoy interacting with the public and oversee multiple large commercial clients. Account Managers are also responsible for: • Business Development - soliciting new commercial maintenance contracts for Homeowner’s Associations, industrial or commercial clients • Building an outstanding production team - developing employees and working with employees to build and support a team environment • Managing production for our high quality service including understanding basic horticultural concepts and working efficiently and safely at all times • Ensuring that customers are completely satisfied through effective communication, relationship building and regular site visits • Selling enhancement services in order to improve site conditions; coordinating with other branch employees and customers to ensure that enhancement work is completed successfully, on budget and on time • Ensuring a safe environment for employees, customers and the general public • Acting as a liaison between clients and our branch to ensure that receivables are current and collections are performed if needed • Maintaining monthly budgets and reporting results to management • Demonstrating role model behaviors on ethics and integrity as well as positively promoting Company culture Requirements: • Prefer Bachelors degree in Ag Business, Horticulture, Ag Science, Landscape Maintenance, Agronomy, Floriculture, Forestry, Plant and Soil Science, Environmental Design, Turf Grass or Landscape Architecture • Strong work ethic • Proficient with computer software programs including Word, Excel and Outlook • Effective oral and written communication skills • Ability to prioritize job duties and multi-task in a fast paced environment • Customer service experience – able to identify and resolve customer concerns • Bilingual (Spanish) a plus We are drug free and an EOE by choice.
Company Description:	With over 50 years of experience, we are the nation's largest provider of landscape development, construction, maintenance and lawn services, tree growing, moving and care services, and golf course maintenance services. As the nation's largest full-service site development and landscape provider, ValleyCrest Companies has been building and maintaining landmark projects for over half a century. Our success is directly attributed to the extraordinary talents and efforts of our people. With more than 9,000 employees across the country we continue to embrace our family oriented culture, investing in exceptional education, training, development, fulfillment, and retention of all of our employees. ValleyCrest offers boundless opportunities for those passionate about the landscaping industry. Join us and be part of the workforce of nature!