Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

LANDSCAPE DESIGNER

Full Time Non-Exempt

Hourly/Commission Potential $65,000 +

Reports To:

Landscape Manager

Position Summary:

Responding to generated sales leads, this position will meet with customer prospects to develop, create and propose a landscape installation project concept, utilizing various hardscape and landscape resources.


Responsibilities:

• Receive, review and acknowledge generated sales leads.
• Contact and schedule sales lead appointments with customers.
• Ensure effective time management practices during all phases of the installation design project plan process.
• Meet with customers to review their landscape vision and conduct site inspection, including property measurements, topographical grade, soil condition, current landscape and hardscape presence.
• Utilizing computer assisted software, create proposed landscape design options, to include perennial and annual plants, shrubs, trees, and hardscape products, detailing proposed products and project cost estimates.
• Utilizing various professional presentation tools, review with the customer their landscape design options, providing recommendations and responding to their questions regarding proposed project specifics.
• Close and write landscape installation agreements, coordinating with managers, vendors and the customer installation timetables.
• Coordinate with the Landscape Installation teams any modification of the project package and provide site visit consultations, as needed.
• Conduct post-installation surveys to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Communicate with and notify Landscape office personnel of all related paperwork to be filed with the respective landscape project, ensuring timely and accurate information.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong horticulture expertise in plant identification and applicable use in landscape designs.
• Strong verbal & written communications skills.
• Experienced in sales presentations and proven success in closing contract agreements.
• Working knowledge of scaled drawings and digital imagery.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural site plans, diagrams and schematics.
• Strong math and geometric concepts.
• Knowledge and identification of annual and perennials plants, shrubs, evergreens, trees and their cultural requirements
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.

Qualification:

At least 2 years undergraduate studies (Associates Degree) preferred

2+ years related experience (preferred)

Combination of educational and related work experience

2 years horticultural experience (preferred)

Certification in landscape design (preferred)

At least one year of demonstrated sales success (preferred)

Valid state driver's license with a good driving record (preferred)

Work Environment:

Regularly exposed to outdoor climate conditions and moderate noise.

Constant standing, bending, walking and lifting.


Typically M-F some weekends when needed for customer needs. Hours vary.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, Work experience placement, Work at office, Weekend work

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