Landscaping Sales: Account Manager

Topiarius • Chicago, IL

10d

About The Position

Topiarius is a boutique landscape design, build, and maintenance firm serving some of Chicago’s most distinctive residential properties. We are looking for an Account Manager to guide client relationships and oversee the ongoing care and evolution of their outdoor spaces. This role combines horticulture, client advising, and creative problem-solving to ensure our clients’ properties continue to thrive year after year. If you enjoy working closely with clients, have a strong appreciation for planting design, and like the idea of managing beautiful properties across the city, this could be a great fit.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, landscape design, or related field.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Technology proficiency (our sales team currently uses Microsoft, Google, Aspire, and HubSpot).
• Strong understanding of how to work effectively within client budgets.
• Ability to forecast revenue and portfolio performance, in collaboration with the sales manager.
• Personal vehicle with insurance and clean driving record.
• Fluent in English.

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of experience in the landscape or horticulture industry is preferred, but we are open to candidates in adjacent fields (e.g. architecture, interior design, real estate, construction) who bring transferable skills , such as strong client-facing experience or a keen eye for design.
• Candidates with backgrounds in any of the following tend to succeed in this role: Account management or landscape sales Nursery or garden center customer service Horticulture or fine gardening

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships
• Serve as the trusted advisor for a portfolio of residential clients
• Visit properties regularly and advise clients on the care and evolution of their outdoor spaces
• Identify opportunities for fine gardening services, seasonal plantings, enhancements, and landscape improvements
• Develop fine gardening, seasonal rotation, and enhancement proposals
• Work with our design team to develop seasonal container rotations and planting updates
• Develop proposals for fine gardening services and enhancements that help clients get the most from their landscapes
• Present ideas and proposals to clients
• Build strong long-term client relationships
• Identify opportunities for additional services or improvements within existing properties
• Help clients continue to invest in and enjoy their outdoor spaces

Benefits

• Benefits include paid time off, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.
• Core benefits include medical and dental insurance (PPO/HSA and HMO options), life and disability coverage, and a 401(k) with company contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level