Now Hiring - Landscape Designer & Sales Associate in Grand Rapids, MI

Landscape Design & Sales:

Landscape Designer and Sales personnel manage the landscape design and install projects from the initial customer onsite meeting through design and installation. Responsible to act as the liaison between the client and the Landscape Foreman insuring instructions for project execution are completed to customer expectation, company values and quality standards.

Responsibilities:

· Qualify and manage leads and produce additional new customer leads

· Meet with clients on site to discuss and determine the needs of each client.

· Analyze and measure potential project site.

· Create and develop landscape designs, hand drawn or CAD.

· Create estimates to execute work.

· Review project design and estimate with senior designers prior to customer presentation.

· Present prepared designs and proposals to the client in person with effective, professional communication.

· Coordinate all aspects of the project; working with the various team members as necessary; purchasing, accounting, foreman and crews.

· Ensure job costs and subcontractor costs are competitive and within budget as proposed.

· On site management of the project to ensure proper execution as designed.

· Communicate with client regarding project changes, estimate, and execute in a timely fashion.

· Complete a final walk through with client when installation is complete.

· Complete a project cost review and prepare final invoicing report for accounting.

Skills & Qualifications:

· 3-5 years Experience- required

Degree Landscape Design/Architecture – required

· Degree in Horticulture – beneficial but now required.

· Landscape sales, design, estimating, construction, or management experience - 3 years

· Knowledge of plants (USDA Hardiness Zone 5), landscape installation and maintenance.

· CGIP Certification - preferred

· Proficient in or able to learn company estimating software

· Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record - required

· Enthusiastic and self-motivated

· Superior interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, able to represent the company in a professional manner.

Job Type: Full-time

· Competitive Wages

· Commission

· Health Benefits

· Paid Time Off

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay
• Signing bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
All customers are required to follow current CDC guidelines

Work Location: In person