Account Manager

I keep clients close and accounts growing.

5+ years managing 100+ commercial accounts across a large, multi-site portfolio — the relationships, the strategy, and the tools I build to support both.

About

I speak client and I speak ops.

For the last 5+ years I've been the account manager at Sneller Snow & Grounds, running a commercial book that spans 50+ properties in the growing season and 70+ in winter. My job is keeping clients close, projects on schedule, and turning what someone actually needs into a plan the field team can run with.

I'm looking to bring that same relationship-first approach — plus a habit of building whatever the work is missing — to a team in the Lansing area, whether that's marketing, SaaS, or somewhere else entirely.

  • Based in Lansing, Michigan
  • 5+ years in commercial account management
  • Comfortable with technology and learning any new software.

How I Work

Five things clients can count on.

  • Frame the relationship

    I identify the right stakeholders per account and understand what matters to each of them — mapping every location's point of contact and their priorities.

  • Identify and prioritize accounts

    I assess accounts by value, profitability, growth potential, and relationship strength, rather than treating every account equally.

  • Build a tailored plan per account

    I document objectives, create a clear value proposition, and schedule regular check-ins for every account I manage.

  • Balance short-term needs with long-term health

    I don't sacrifice a client relationship for a quick upsell — sometimes it's worth giving something up now to protect the long-term partnership.

  • Monitor and review

    I track retention, satisfaction, and account health over time, and adjust the plan based on what I'm seeing.

Experience

Where I've done the work.

  1. Nov 2020 — Present

    Sneller Snow & Grounds Account Manager

    • Promoted from operations to Account Manager after building strong site-level knowledge in service delivery.
    • Manage a portfolio of commercial accounts across multiple locations, building relationships that drive client retention.
    • Identify and sell property enhancement opportunities within existing accounts, contributing to account growth.
    • Partner with operations teams to customize service delivery to each client's specific site needs.
    • Use CRM and business software to manage communications, track account activity, and streamline reporting.
  2. Dec 2019 — Nov 2020

    Sneller Snow & Grounds Lawn Crew Member / Salt Truck Driver

    • Gained hands-on operational experience in commercial lawn maintenance and snow removal, providing a strong foundation for account management responsibilities.

Additional Experience

  • Web Development, Freelance — frontend design and hosting (Jun 2019 – Dec 2019)
  • Strategic Support Associate / Document Specialist, Jackson National — QA support and mailroom operations (Jan 2017 – Jul 2019)
  • Licensed Massage Therapist, Freelance — following coursework at Douglas J. Aveda Institute (Mar 2016 – Jan 2017)
  • Package Sort / Data Corrections / Delivery Driver, United Parcel Service — internal and customer-facing logistics (Jun 2010 – Feb 2016)

By the numbers

  • 5+years in commercial account management
  • 100+client relationships managed
  • >90%retention rate

Skills

What I bring to the table.

Client & Account Management

  • Relationship management & retention
  • Upselling & cross-selling
  • Proposal development
  • Contract renewals
  • Account & project status reporting

Cross-Functional Coordination

  • Partnering with field & office teams
  • Deadline & milestone management
  • On-time, on-budget delivery
  • Turning client needs into team plans
  • Proactive problem-solving

Creative & Digital

  • Proposal & pitch design
  • Web technologies
  • Digital content support
  • AI Tools

Business Tools & Reporting

  • CRM platforms
  • Google & Microsoft Suites
  • Budget forecasting
  • Performance tracking
  • Pricing & time studies

Contact

Let's talk about your accounts.

Hiring for an account or client-services role in Lansing, Michigan? I'd love to hear what you're building and where I could help.