Experience

American Heritage Landscape LP

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Branch Manager

  • Sep 2023 - Present



Scott Byron & Co., Inc.

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Property Improvement

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  I direct and support the Property Improvement team in a continuous effort to advance the exceptional landscape maintenance and enhancement services Scott Byron & Co. provides. Responsibilities include management, training and development of Client Relation Managers, Field Managers, Enhancements Manager, PHC Advisor, and field staff. I establish performance goals for each team member and provide sales forecasts for production and buyer teams to ensure efficient scheduling and material… Show more I direct and support the Property Improvement team in a continuous effort to advance the exceptional landscape maintenance and enhancement services Scott Byron & Co. provides. Responsibilities include management, training and development of Client Relation Managers, Field Managers, Enhancements Manager, PHC Advisor, and field staff. I establish performance goals for each team member and provide sales forecasts for production and buyer teams to ensure efficient scheduling and material procurement. I manage, expand and retain relationships with key residential and commercial clients. Show less I direct and support the Property Improvement team in a continuous effort to advance the exceptional landscape maintenance and enhancement services Scott Byron & Co. provides. Responsibilities include management, training and development of Client Relation Managers, Field Managers, Enhancements Manager, PHC Advisor, and field staff. I establish performance goals for each team member and provide sales forecasts for production and buyer teams to ensure efficient scheduling and material… Show more I direct and support the Property Improvement team in a continuous effort to advance the exceptional landscape maintenance and enhancement services Scott Byron & Co. provides. Responsibilities include management, training and development of Client Relation Managers, Field Managers, Enhancements Manager, PHC Advisor, and field staff. I establish performance goals for each team member and provide sales forecasts for production and buyer teams to ensure efficient scheduling and material procurement. I manage, expand and retain relationships with key residential and commercial clients. Show less



Bret Achtenhagen's Seasonal Services

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Representative

  • Jan 2019 - Nov 2019

  Sold and managed the implementation of residential design/build projects, maintenance accounts, and enhancements. Sold and managed the implementation of residential design/build projects, maintenance accounts, and enhancements.



Emeric Facility Services

• United States
• Facilities Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Business Development

  • Apr 2018 - Dec 2018

  Sold and managed full service janitorial, floor care and maintenance accounts to commercial and residential clients. Sold and managed full service janitorial, floor care and maintenance accounts to commercial and residential clients.



Landscape Concepts Management

• United States
• Facilities Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President of Sales

  • Jan 2017 - Apr 2018

  Developed and executed annual sales plan, policies and practices to support organization strategy and objectives. Built, developed and managed sales team capable of meeting company goals. Managed budget and implementation of multi-channel marketing and selling strategies. Made improvements to sales strategies based on market research and competitor analyses.

• Senior Account Executive

  • Apr 2008 - Jan 2017

  Sold and managed over 1MM annually in maintenance, snow removal and enhancement services. Consistently retained 90% of clients. Refined the sales process from bidding through closing the sale to improve the overall customer experience and operational efficiency. Built relationships within industry associations including SEWA, IREM, BOMA, and CAI. Developed new and refined marketing approaches that facilitated sales growth. Helped on-board and train new Account Managers, Account Executives and… Show more Sold and managed over 1MM annually in maintenance, snow removal and enhancement services. Consistently retained 90% of clients. Refined the sales process from bidding through closing the sale to improve the overall customer experience and operational efficiency. Built relationships within industry associations including SEWA, IREM, BOMA, and CAI. Developed new and refined marketing approaches that facilitated sales growth. Helped on-board and train new Account Managers, Account Executives and Interns.



O'Connell Landscape Maintenance

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Branch Manager

  • Jun 2006 - Mar 2008

  Managed the operations and sales of a 2MM landscape maintenance branch. Oversaw all administrative and support functions including AP/AR, purchasing, and staff management. Doubled branch sales volume from 1MM to 2MM within 8 months. Improved overall budget performance and profitability by nearly 30%. Performed employee recruiting, on-boarding and review process for the entire branch. Managed the operations and sales of a 2MM landscape maintenance branch. Oversaw all administrative and support functions including AP/AR, purchasing, and staff management. Doubled branch sales volume from 1MM to 2MM within 8 months. Improved overall budget performance and profitability by nearly 30%. Performed employee recruiting, on-boarding and review process for the entire branch.



L&W Landscape

• Simi Valley, California

• Account Executive

  • Jan 2002 - Dec 2006

  Worked primarily in sales and nearly doubled the sales volume of the company. Worked primarily in sales and nearly doubled the sales volume of the company.



Select Personnel Services

• United States
• Human Resources Services

• Account Executive

  • Dec 1999 - Apr 2002

  Sold temporary personnel services for warehouse and office positions. Sold temporary personnel services for warehouse and office positions.



SDI (North America), Inc.

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Executive

  • Feb 2001 - Mar 2002

  Pharmaceutical sales account executive for sleep studies. Called on primary care physicians, ENT specialists, and cardiologists. Pharmaceutical sales account executive for sleep studies. Called on primary care physicians, ENT specialists, and cardiologists.



Amtex Inc

• Account Executive

  • Apr 1994 - Dec 1999

  National account executive for wholesale athletic apparel product line. Called on specialty retail accounts. National account executive for wholesale athletic apparel product line. Called on specialty retail accounts.



Wohlers and Company

• Park Ridge IL

• Advertising Account Executive and Producer

  • Jan 1992 - Apr 1994

  Licensed insurance producer for a multi-line insurance broker. Licensed insurance producer for a multi-line insurance broker.



Lawn Barber

• Chicago IL

• Owner / President

  • Mar 1986 - Dec 1992

  Owner/operator of a local residential landscape maintenance company. Owner/operator of a local residential landscape maintenance company.