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Residential Account Manager Internship

Mariani Landscape · Lake Bluff, IL · Full time

Posted Sep 25, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Why are you interested in a Summer 2027 internship with Mariani Landscape?

What they are checking: Whether they have a real interest in the landscape industry and the account management side of it.

You'll rotate through greenhouse, yard and maintenance crews. How do you get up to speed fast in a new setting?

What they are checking: Whether they learn quickly and ask good questions when placed with different mentors.

What have you studied or done that connects to landscape, horticulture or business?

What they are checking: Whether their coursework or experience gives them a base to build on during the summer.

Tell me about a time you worked outside or did physical work for a long stretch.

What they are checking: Whether they are ready for hands-on field time, which is part of this internship.

What would make this internship a success for you by the end of the summer?

What they are checking: Whether they have clear goals and will use the program to grow intentionally.

What would you do

How would you build trust with a high-end residential client on your first meeting?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the client service skills account managers rely on.

A client complains that the crew missed part of their garden. How would you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can listen, take ownership and bring in the right person to fix it.

Your mentor gives you feedback that you're too quiet with clients. What would you do?

What they are checking: Whether they take feedback and actively work on it during a short internship.

About the work

How would you learn to identify plants quickly?

What they are checking: Whether they have a plan to build plant knowledge, which account managers use every day.

How do you see the role of an account manager in the life of a maintenance or enhancement project?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how sales, design and crews connect through the account manager.

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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. Join Mariani Landscape and Nurture Your Landscaping Career! As an Intern , you'll join a dynamic team in our Lake Bluff, IL location, gaining hands-on experience and honing your skills. You'll contribute directly to projects that transform outdoor areas into beautiful, functional spaces for our clients. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your expertise and make a real impact. Ready to take your landscaping career to the next level? Apply today and join us for Summer 2027 ! Position Summary: Gain hands-on experience with our associates, particularly our Greenhouse, Yard, and Maintenance Crew Leaders, to understand the complete lifecycle of a maintenance or enhancement project. Our internship program aims to provide students with practical experience in each specialized department. Interns are paired with seasoned Mariani associates/mentors who guide and educate them throughout the internship process. Internships offer an excellent opportunity to study how Mariani creates and maintains award-winning landscape projects throughout the Chicagoland area. Mariani's diverse portfolio of landscape projects, ranging from green roof projects in Chicago to palatial estates in the Northshore, provides many unique opportunities for a motivated individual. This entire process allows us to continue our commitment to educating college and university students. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: • Collaborate effectively with the Crew Leader and team members. • Ensure high-quality standards in all tasks performed. • Actively contribute to all job site activities, including mowing, trimming, planting, watering, and more. • Participate in Mariani training programs related to equipment and safety. • Arrive on time, prepared, and in appropriate uniform for each workday. Educational Requirements: • Pursuing an Associates or Bachelor's Degree in a Landscape related degree program. Knowledge and Skill Requirements: • Enrolled in a current landscape-related degree program. • Demonstrated knowledge of landscape terminology, plant materials, or installation techniques. • Prior Aspire Software Experience is a plus. • Ability to follow instructions from the Crew Leader. • Strong teamwork skills and ability to collaborate with other Crew Members. • Proven ability to deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines. • Commitment to learning Mariani standards and procedures for work completion. • Prioritization of safety and adherence to safe work practices. • Accountability for work performance and timely completion. Working Conditions: Work requires continuous physical activity including standing, reaching, bending, twisting and walking. Ability to lift up to 50lbs. Responsibilities may require evening and weekend work in response to client needs and deadlines. Work will be conducted in outdoor elements (sun, rain, wind), 8 – 12 hours per day. 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. Compensation: $20/hour 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. 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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