Residential Estate Landscape Maintenance Account Manager

As a Residential Estate Landscape Maintenance Account Manager, you are the trusted steward of some of our most distinctive private landscapes. This role is rooted in fine gardening and horticultural excellence, not commercial groundskeeping. You will oversee a portfolio of high-end residential properties, guiding the long-term health, beauty, and evolution of each garden.

Youll partner closely with homeowners and estate managers, lead skilled gardening crews, and apply horticultural knowledge to elevate plant performance, seasonal interest, and overall garden quality. This is a hands-on, relationship-driven role for someone who values detail, plant care, and pride of workmanship.

You wont just manage maintenance youll care for living landscapes, mentor gardeners, and help properties reach their full potential.
Cultivate Relationships. Steward Exceptional Gardens. Lead with Expertise.

What Youll Do

Serve as the primary account manager for assigned residential estate gardens, building trust through expertise, responsiveness, and discretion
Develop and refine customized garden maintenance plans based on plant needs, seasonal cycles, and client goals
Conduct regular, detailed property walks focused on plant health, pruning quality, soil conditions, and aesthetic standards
Proactively identify horticultural issues and opportunities, offering thoughtful recommendations to enhance garden performance
Cultivate relationships with clients by communicating clearly and professionally regarding plant care, seasonal priorities, and long-term garden planning
Lead, coach, & mentor fine gardening crews, reinforcing horticultural best practices, craftsmanship, teamwork & safety
Perform quality inspections to ensure work reflects high-end residential estate standards
Manage account budgets related to routine maintenance as well as enhancement work
Identify and propose enhancements such as seasonal color, specialty pruning, plant replacements, or garden improvements
Participate in client walk-throughs and seasonal planning discussions
Support seasonal initiatives and special projects as needed

What Makes You a Great Fit

3+ years of experience in residential estate landscaping, fine gardening, or horticulture-focused landscape management
Solid horticultural knowledge, including plant identification, pruning techniques, irrigation principles, and plant health care
Appreciation for detail, garden aesthetics, and long-term landscape stewardship
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to advise and educate discerning clients
Comfortable managing budgets and understanding the business side of residential accounts
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, & Outlook)
Valid California drivers license
Ability to lift 2050 pounds and work outdoors as needed
Bachelors degree in Plant Sciences, Horticulture, or a related field (preferred, not required)
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Regular outdoor work in residential garden settings and private estates
Exposure to soil, plants, pollen, fertilizers, and natural landscape materials
Frequent walking, standing, bending, kneeling, and detailed site inspections
Occasional exposure to equipment noise during garden operations

Why This Role Matters

This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in plants, people, and places. Your leadership directly influences the health and beauty of exceptional residential landscapes, the growth of skilled gardening teams, and long-term client satisfaction. If youre passionate about horticulture and want meaningful ownership over the gardens you manage, this position offers the opportunity to do work that truly shows.

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