Company: A high-end commercial landscape maintenance provider with more than $25M in revenue across its Peninsula and San Jose branches. With deep roots in the Bay Area and a strong reputation for horticultural excellence, this team values technical precision, long-term client partnerships, and the professional growth of its employees.

Location: Palo Alto, CA

Recruiter: This search is managed by Bloom Talent Solutions, the green industry’s go-to recruitment partner. We connect experienced landscape professionals with exceptional companies that offer strong career paths, high-quality operations, and healthy team culture. You’ll be represented with clarity, professionalism, and context every step of the way.

Technical, Trusted, and Team-Focused

This role is ideal for a seasoned Account Manager who thrives in a client-facing, horticulturally sophisticated environment. You’ll manage a portfolio of Class A commercial accounts—ranging from tech campuses to multi-site retail properties—and lead morning dispatch, site walks, and crew mentorship. The company isn’t sales-aggressive but is laser-focused on quality, client trust, and team development.

What You’ll Own:

• Manage a $700K–$1M book of commercial maintenance accounts
• Lead daily dispatch at 6:00 AM and serve as the key contact for client relationships
• Provide ongoing mentorship, training, and disciplinary leadership to crews
• Conduct proactive site walks and ensure service delivery meets scope and quality expectations
• Collaborate with dedicated enhancement and construction teams as needed
• Support client education and retention through a consultative, not transactional, approach
  

Ideal Background:

• 3+ years of account management experience in commercial landscape maintenance
• Strong technical horticulture knowledge and a genuine passion for plant health
• Experience mentoring crews and leading field teams
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred
• Professional demeanor with clients—especially high-end or tech-facing properties
• Comfortable in a quality-over-quantity service model
• Experience with Class A retail, tech campuses, or complex commercial portfolios is a plus
  

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base salary: $80,000 - $90,000
• Annual bonus: Performance-based
• Company vehicle: Take-home truck, gas card, and maintenance covered
• Expenses: Corporate credit card provided
• Health benefits: Medical, dental, and vision
• Paid time off: Vacation, sick leave, and 9 paid holidays
• Retirement: 401(k) with match
• Extras: Company-paid cell phone and laptop, paid training, and internal certification opportunities
  

About the Company

This family-owned commercial landscape firm has a strong presence in the Bay Area and operates with a high level of technical discipline. Their client base includes large tech campuses and premier retail properties, with a culture rooted in education, accountability, and horticultural integrity. If you’re tired of sales-first culture and want to focus on doing the job right, this is your seat.

How to Apply:

Send your resume and a brief intro to ernest@getbloomtalent.com