Landscape Maintenance Sales & Account Manager
Rutheo Designs LLC, Seattle, WA, United States
Maintenance Sales & Account Manager
Full-time | $80,000 base + commission
We are seeking a
Maintenance Sales & Account Manager
to help grow our landscape maintenance division while ensuring our clients receive exceptional service.
About Rutheo Designs: Rutheo Designs is an ecological landscaping company specializing in
habitat restoration, organic landscape care, and sustainable landscape design
throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Our work focuses on long‑term land stewardship, ecological integrity, and building lasting relationships with our clients.
Our core values include:
Honesty
Clear communication
Respect for people and nature
Reverence for ecological systems
Dedication to high‑quality work
Position Overview: The Maintenance Sales & Account Manager manages the full lifecycle of maintenance clients from initial consultation and sales through long‑term account management and relationship building.
This role combines:
Landscape service sales
Client relationship management
Account oversight and profitability analysis
Coordination with field crews
This position is part office, part field‑based. The manager will regularly visit job sites, meet with clients, and work closely with the maintenance team to ensure quality work and strong customer relationships.
Responsibilities: Sales & Lead Management:
Respond to incoming maintenance service leads
Conduct consultations with prospective clients
Prepare and send estimates and proposals
Follow up with leads to close sales
Track sales activity and maintain organized records
Client & Account Management:
Serve as the primary contact for maintenance clients
Build long‑term client relationships
Address client questions or service requests
Document property details and client preferences
Identify opportunities to expand services with existing clients
Maintenance Account Oversight:
Review maintenance accounts twice per year for profitability
Compare labor hours vs. revenue to maintain profitable accounts
Recommend scope or pricing adjustments when needed
Coordinate with management on staffing and scheduling
Help maintain efficient maintenance routes
Marketing & Business Development:
Assist with strategies to generate maintenance leads
Support bi‑monthly client emails or seasonal service promotions
Identify opportunities to upsell services such as:
Seasonal cleanups
Restoration projects
Lawn care programs
Field Leadership
Visit job sites regularly to ensure work quality
Communicate client expectations to field crews
Provide guidance or training to maintenance staff when needed
Help develop and refine maintenance service procedures
This role occasionally requires stepping in to support field operations to ensure clients receive excellent service.
Qualifications: Required:
5+ years experience in sales, account management, or service‑based sales
5+ years experience in landscaping or horticulture
Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
Ability to manage multiple clients and priorities
Strong organization and problem‑solving skills
Valid U.S. driver’s license
Fluent in English
Preferred:
Knowledge of Pacific Northwest ecology
Experience with landscape maintenance operations
CRM or sales tracking software experience
Team leadership or coordination experience
Compensation & Benefits Base Salary: $80,000 per year
5% commission on all sales generated for new clients, where consultation & estimate is handled by the sales rep. (Commission based on gross revenue of the project, or the 1st year value of annual contracts. Commission rate to be rescinded if client cancels in 1st year of service. Commission to be paid from the 1st deposit on design/installation projects, and from 1st/2nd monthly payments on maintenance/stewardship contracts.)
3% commission on all sales for existing clients, where consultation & estimate is handled by the sales rep. (Same terms as above)
40 hrs PTO (PTO use tracked, absences exceeding PTO results in deduction from weekly salary at the equivalent hourly rate of the base salary)
1 hr sick leave accrued for every 40 hrs worked (sick leave use tracked, absences exceeding PTO results in deduction from weekly salary at the equivalent hourly rate of the base salary)
50% medical, vision, and dental coverage available on company plan.
Health benefits & PTO/Sick Time available for use after 60 day probationary period
Why Work With Rutheo Designs: This role is about more than selling services — it is about helping steward landscapes and supporting ecological land care in the Pacific Northwest. You will play a key role in growing our maintenance division, building strong client relationships, and helping maintain beautiful, ecologically responsible landscapes.
How to Apply: Please submit your resume along with a short paragraph explaining:
Why you are interested in Rutheo Designs
Your experience with landscaping, horticulture, or service sales
An example of a client relationship you successfully managed
Complete our application questionnaire: https://forms.gle/cENp8FLEjRbdRa9m7
Send applications to: connect@rutheodesigns.com
#J-18808-Ljbffr
We are seeking a
Maintenance Sales & Account Manager
to help grow our landscape maintenance division while ensuring our clients receive exceptional service.
About Rutheo Designs: Rutheo Designs is an ecological landscaping company specializing in
habitat restoration, organic landscape care, and sustainable landscape design
throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Our work focuses on long‑term land stewardship, ecological integrity, and building lasting relationships with our clients.
Our core values include:
Honesty
Clear communication
Respect for people and nature
Reverence for ecological systems
Dedication to high‑quality work
Position Overview: The Maintenance Sales & Account Manager manages the full lifecycle of maintenance clients from initial consultation and sales through long‑term account management and relationship building.
This role combines:
Landscape service sales
Client relationship management
Account oversight and profitability analysis
Coordination with field crews
This position is part office, part field‑based. The manager will regularly visit job sites, meet with clients, and work closely with the maintenance team to ensure quality work and strong customer relationships.
Responsibilities: Sales & Lead Management:
Respond to incoming maintenance service leads
Conduct consultations with prospective clients
Prepare and send estimates and proposals
Follow up with leads to close sales
Track sales activity and maintain organized records
Client & Account Management:
Serve as the primary contact for maintenance clients
Build long‑term client relationships
Address client questions or service requests
Document property details and client preferences
Identify opportunities to expand services with existing clients
Maintenance Account Oversight:
Review maintenance accounts twice per year for profitability
Compare labor hours vs. revenue to maintain profitable accounts
Recommend scope or pricing adjustments when needed
Coordinate with management on staffing and scheduling
Help maintain efficient maintenance routes
Marketing & Business Development:
Assist with strategies to generate maintenance leads
Support bi‑monthly client emails or seasonal service promotions
Identify opportunities to upsell services such as:
Seasonal cleanups
Restoration projects
Lawn care programs
Field Leadership
Visit job sites regularly to ensure work quality
Communicate client expectations to field crews
Provide guidance or training to maintenance staff when needed
Help develop and refine maintenance service procedures
This role occasionally requires stepping in to support field operations to ensure clients receive excellent service.
Qualifications: Required:
5+ years experience in sales, account management, or service‑based sales
5+ years experience in landscaping or horticulture
Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
Ability to manage multiple clients and priorities
Strong organization and problem‑solving skills
Valid U.S. driver’s license
Fluent in English
Preferred:
Knowledge of Pacific Northwest ecology
Experience with landscape maintenance operations
CRM or sales tracking software experience
Team leadership or coordination experience
Compensation & Benefits Base Salary: $80,000 per year
5% commission on all sales generated for new clients, where consultation & estimate is handled by the sales rep. (Commission based on gross revenue of the project, or the 1st year value of annual contracts. Commission rate to be rescinded if client cancels in 1st year of service. Commission to be paid from the 1st deposit on design/installation projects, and from 1st/2nd monthly payments on maintenance/stewardship contracts.)
3% commission on all sales for existing clients, where consultation & estimate is handled by the sales rep. (Same terms as above)
40 hrs PTO (PTO use tracked, absences exceeding PTO results in deduction from weekly salary at the equivalent hourly rate of the base salary)
1 hr sick leave accrued for every 40 hrs worked (sick leave use tracked, absences exceeding PTO results in deduction from weekly salary at the equivalent hourly rate of the base salary)
50% medical, vision, and dental coverage available on company plan.
Health benefits & PTO/Sick Time available for use after 60 day probationary period
Why Work With Rutheo Designs: This role is about more than selling services — it is about helping steward landscapes and supporting ecological land care in the Pacific Northwest. You will play a key role in growing our maintenance division, building strong client relationships, and helping maintain beautiful, ecologically responsible landscapes.
How to Apply: Please submit your resume along with a short paragraph explaining:
Why you are interested in Rutheo Designs
Your experience with landscaping, horticulture, or service sales
An example of a client relationship you successfully managed
Complete our application questionnaire: https://forms.gle/cENp8FLEjRbdRa9m7
Send applications to: connect@rutheodesigns.com
#J-18808-Ljbffr