Account Manager: Yard Care

Job Title: Account Manager – Yard Care

Company: Seattle Sustainable Landscapes

Location: Seattle, WA

About Us:

At Seattle Sustainable Landscapes, we’re passionate about creating beautiful, sustainable outdoor spaces that enhance our clients’ lives while preserving the environment. As a family-owned business, we’ve built a reputation for exceptional customer service, innovative landscaping solutions, and a positive, collaborative team environment.

About the Role:

We’re looking for an Account Manager for our Yard Care Landscape Maintenance division to join our growing team! This unique role combines account management & operations to support our yard care crews. You’ll manage existing residential accounts, ensuring every client receives outstanding service and support.

This role is pivotal in bridging communication between clients, crews, and company leadership. While Spanish language skills are a plus, they are not required for the position. We strongly value candidates with experience in the landscaping industry, particularly those with a background in selling landscaping services, but not required.

Responsibilities:

Sales & Account Management

· Develop new opportunities through referrals, client inquiries and client reviews.

· Build and maintain strong relationships with existing residential clients.

· Assess client needs, prepare estimates, and ensure services meet expectations.

Crew Support

· Communicate job details and expectations with yard care crews.

· Provide occasional on-the-ground support for crews as needed.

· Ensure quality control by visiting sites and addressing any issues promptly.

Daily Operations

· Start each day at the warehouse to prepare for daily tasks and check in with crews.

· Visit clients’ properties to assess needs, perform walkthroughs, and confirm quality of work.

· Handle administrative tasks from various locations, including coffee shops, home office, or the warehouse.

What We’re Looking For:.

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills—you’re personable, professional, and an excellent listener.

· Ability to balance fieldwork, client interactions, and administrative responsibilities.

· Organizational skills to manage schedules, accounts, and daily operations effectively.

· Preferred: Ability to do basic planting design sketches and coordinate plant installations—no formal design training or software required, just a solid eye for plant selection and layout.

· Preferred: Bilingual in English/Spanish, but not required.

· Preferred: Willingness to do physical labor, especially during training, to learn the division’s operations.

· Preferred: Experience in the landscaping industry—particularly selling landscaping services

Why Join Us?

· Be a key member of a growing, family-owned business where your contributions have a direct impact.

· Work with a collaborative, supportive team that is passionate about sustainability and exceptional client service.

· Enjoy a flexible, dynamic work environment with the opportunity to manage your own schedule.

· Opportunity for growth—both personally and professionally.

Compensation & Benefits:

· Salary Commission/Bonus: $50,000–$80,000 base pay with Earnings Potential $100K .

· Mileage reimbursement for client visits until company vehicle is provided.

· Company computer and phone provided.

· 25 Paid Days Off – 2 weeks at Christmas/New Year 4 additional holidays 5 personal days 6 sick days (can be used as vacation if not needed for illness).

· Opportunities for professional development and advancement.

· Supportive and positive work culture.

How to Apply:

If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you’re excited about this opportunity to hello@seattlelandscapes.com.