John Makowski
Sandborn,CA
Summary
Hardworking account manager with several years of experience working directly with clients to service accounts. Expert at communication and applying targeted salesmanship techniques to achieve sales goals. Successful at increasing revenue with new accounts while maintaining relationships with existing ones.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Manager
Heritage Landscape Services Inc
La Mesa , CA
2022.10 - 2024.07
- Managed a portfolio with 32 accounts
- Business Development/New Sales
- Ancillary sales
Branch Manager
Park West Landscape
San Diego , CA
2016.06 - 2022.10
- Monitored financial performance of the branch on a monthly basis.
- Supported outside sales force in servicing and obtaining new business.
- Established strong working relationships with external partners such as vendors and suppliers.
- Assisted other branches when needed during peak periods or special projects.
- Facilitated weekly meetings with staff members to discuss progress on current initiatives.
- Managed staff scheduling, hiring and training processes.
Account Manager
Brightview/Brickman
San Diego , CA
2013.01 - 2016.06
- Maintain long term relationships with customers
- Facilitate customer problems and concerns
- Develop estimates for new and existing clients
- Pro active ancillary sales for existing clients
Account Manager
Jams Lawn & Gardening
Crofton , MD
2002.10 - 2012.12
- Supervised a team of landscapers in performing routine maintenance tasks such as mowing, pruning, fertilizing and watering.
- Developed and implemented landscape maintenance plans for commercial, industrial and residential properties.
- Performed periodic assessments of existing landscapes identifying areas needing improvement or repair work.
- Assisted in developing marketing strategies to promote services offered by the company.
- Organized the procurement of necessary materials and supplies for landscape projects.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Catonsville, MD2003-09
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD1998-05
Skills
- Lead prospecting
- Schedule Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Customer Service
- Sales Development
- Project Management
- Account development
Timeline
Account Manager
Heritage Landscape Services Inc
2022.10 - 2024.07
Branch Manager
Park West Landscape
2016.06 - 2022.10
Account Manager
Brightview/Brickman
2013.01 - 2016.06
Account Manager
Jams Lawn & Gardening
2002.10 - 2012.12
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Anne Arundel Community College
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