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.