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Associate Landscape Account Manager

Mariani Landscape · Lake Bluff, IL · $55,000–$65,000 a year

Posted Jul 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

What does being a client's one point of contact mean to you in practice?

What they are checking: Whether they understand they own the relationship from sale through weekly maintenance, not just the sale.

Tell me about a time you grew revenue from an existing customer. How did you find the opportunity?

What they are checking: Whether they can increase department revenue by spotting client needs instead of pushing products.

How do you keep up with changing trends and what competitors are offering in landscaping?

What they are checking: Whether they stay informed enough to keep established sales volume from slipping away.

How do you manage communication across many clients so nobody feels forgotten?

What they are checking: Their organization and follow-up habits, which decide whether clients renew.

Tell me about a time you had to deliver bad news to a customer, like a price increase or a dying tree.

What they are checking: Whether they can be direct and caring at once, which keeps high-end clients loyal.

What would you do

A long-time client calls angry because the crew missed their property this week. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they own the problem, coordinate with operations and repair trust instead of making excuses.

A client asks for something the crew cannot realistically do this week. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they set honest expectations rather than overpromising and passing the problem to operations.

About the work

How do you follow up on a new lead for landscape maintenance, from first call to a signed agreement?

What they are checking: Their sales process and persistence in bringing in new maintenance clients.

What would you look for when walking a client's property during a maintenance meeting?

What they are checking: Whether they can spot plant health issues and enhancement opportunities the client would value.

How much do you know about plants and landscape maintenance, and how would you fill the gaps?

What they are checking: Whether they have or will build enough horticulture knowledge to advise clients credibly.

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The full job description

As published by Mariani Landscape.

Work With The Best We are building the premier outdoor living company in the country by creating a “family of family companies” across the nation. Now you can build your landscaping career with the best, working in one of our many company locations nationwide. Learn from the top experts in the field and work on some of the country’s largest and most complex landscape projects. Take advantage of opportunities to share and exchange best practices across our network. The opportunities are endless. Job Overview Mariani Landscape is seeking an Associate Account Manager (internally rereferred to as an Associate Client Representative) to join our team. The Associate Client Representative will manage the client relationship, from the original sale through continued weekly maintenance, serving as “One Point of Contact” for clients of the Maintenance department. This position is responsible for bringing in new clients and increasing department revenue by servicing the needs and requests of our maintenance clients and providing detailed customer service. Responsibilities and Duties • Follow company policies, procedures, and work standards. • Maintain established sales volume by keeping current with client needs, changing trends, and competitors; increase sales by following up on new leads and prospective clients. • Initiate and attend all preliminary and subsequent Maintenance client presentations and meetings. • Participate in onsite visits and walkthroughs with the client to ensure needs are being met. • Inform clients of relevant issues regarding their property and involve them in relevant decision making. • Follow the sales process (i.e. using Maintenance agreements, dissemination of information to admin and production, etc.). • Manage all communication and correspondence with current and prospective clients, ensuring a “One Point of Contact.” • Recommend and advise clients on additional services or enhancements. • Oversee and guide weekly maintenance and enhancements to ensure end result will exceed client expectations and enhance Mariani’s reputation. • Assists in the scheduling of jobs with the Production Coordinators. • Maintain accurate records and documentation (i.e. client history, sales reports, client contact list, etc.) • Initiate and approve all necessary work orders and change orders necessary to communicate with the maintenance department. • Prepare proposals, renewals, and contracts using appropriate standard templates. • Monitor the billing process and Accounts receivable. • Work with the Crew Leaders to ensure any desires or information expressed by the client is completed accurately. • Communicates with Administrative Support team, Accounting Team, Production Coordinators, and Crew Leaders as required to update project status. • Works with the Administrative Support team to ensure accurate and timely process flow. • Works independently and within a team on special and nonrecurring, as well as ongoing projects. • Ensures efficient process and information flow for workload requirements. • Consistently evaluate work and determine if further steps are needed to meet internal and external client expectations. • Maintain high standard of quality of all work performed. • Participate in weekly departmental and training meetings. • Complete appropriate paperwork in a timely manner and ensure accuracy of all paperwork, including, time-off requests, and other necessary information. • Arrive for each work day on time and prepared. Non-essential Duties and Responsibilities • Participate in and contribute to Mariani initiatives. • Leads in the orientation/training of new Team Members. • Assists in training team members by sharing experience and client feedback, including one-on-one training with the Crews. • Assist other team members in the performance of their assignments. • Recommend process improvements and areas to improve our service offerings to clients. • Participate in other department and business functions as needed (i.e. the snow removal process in emergencies, holiday retail, administrative support, etc.). • Other duties as assigned. Job Requirements • 2+ years sales experience, preferably in the landscape industry. • Demonstrate exemplary knowledge of landscape terminology, plant materials, and installation techniques. • Previous experience as a Client Representative, Production Coordinator, or Crew Leader preferred. • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the “Mariani” approach to Maintenance and follow Mariani standards. • Ability to work in a team environment, and independently, including taking direction and constructive feedback from team members, as well as providing feedback to other team members. • Demonstrate flexibility to perform duties wherever volume deems it necessary. • Minimize non-productive time and fill slow periods with activities that will enable you to prepare to meet the future needs of internal and external clients. The Perks • 401(k) plan with company match • Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • FSA/HSA • PerkSpot • Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance • Paid time Off • Tuition Reimbursement (after one year of service) Pay Transparency Mariani Enterprises LLC is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees with an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Mariani Enterprises LLC complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity. Position Range: $55,000 - $65,000 Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Mariani Enterprises, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

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