Client Relations & Design Manager

Scenic Landscaping, LLC.; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off and holidays

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Scenic Landscaping, LLC. is seeking a personable and creative Client Relations & Garden Design Manager to join our Enhancement & Lawn Maintenance team. You will build strong relationships with residential clients, help develop gardens, and ensure exceptional service from consultation through maintenance.

You’ll visit properties, listen to client needs, recommend improvements, and help create outdoor spaces that our crew can bring to life, while coordinating proposals and project planning.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of sales experience in the landscape industry.
• Strong eye for design, color, texture, and composition.
• Organized and able to manage multiple clients and projects.
• Confident conducting property consultations and presenting ideas.
• Knowledgeable about plants, horticulture, or landscape design.
• Willing to work outdoors visiting residential properties.
• Strong communicator who builds long-term client relationships.
• Proficient with MS Office.
• Degree in landscape architecture, horticulture, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with residential clients.
• Meet clients at properties to discuss gardening needs.
• Create seasonal planting recommendations.
• Prepare garden installation and maintenance proposals.
• Visit properties and follow up on completed work.
• Identify opportunities to enhance client landscapes.
• Communicate with clients throughout the season.
• Ensure high-quality, detail-oriented service by the team.

Skills

Client relations

Sales experience

Landscape design eye

Organization

Communication

Outdoor work

MS Office

Property consultations

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Department: Enhancement & Lawn Maintenance

Reports To: President & Director of Gardening and Maintenance

Salary Range: $65,000 – $70,000 annually, plus commission

About the Company

Scenic Landscaping is one of the most established and prestigious design-build firms in the NY Metro area, specializing in master planning and landscape construction for high-end residential and commercial projects. We are a growing landscape construction company, and our team is committed to craftsmanship, efficiency, and client satisfaction.

Position Summary

We’re looking for a personable, organized, and creative Client Relations & Garden Design Manager to join our growing gardening and lawn maintenance team.

This is a unique opportunity for someone who loves plants, beautiful landscapes, and working with people. You’ll build strong relationships with residential clients, help develop gardens and landscapes, and ensure our clients receive exceptional service from the initial consultation through ongoing maintenance.

As our Client Relations & Garden Design Manager, you’ll be the bridge between our clients and our field team. You’ll visit properties, listen to clients’ needs and ideas, recommend improvements, and help create beautiful, practical outdoor spaces that our team can bring to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with residential clients
• Meet with clients at their properties to discuss gardening and landscape needs
• Create seasonal garden planting recommendations
• Recommend plants, shrubs, trees, flowers, and seasonal color based on the property and client preferences
• Prepare proposals and estimates for garden installations, enhancements, and maintenance services
• Conduct property visits and follow up on completed work
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve and enhance clients’ landscapes
• Address client questions and concerns promptly and professionally
• Help ensure our team consistently delivers a high-quality, detail-oriented service
• Maintain ongoing communication with clients throughout the season

Qualifications & Skills

• 1-3 years of experience in sales in the landscape industry
• Creative with a strong eye for design, color, texture, and composition
• Organized and able to manage multiple clients and projects
• Confident conducting property consultations and presenting ideas
• Knowledgeable about plants, horticulture, or landscape design
• Comfortable working outdoors and visiting residential properties
• A strong communicator who enjoys building long-term relationships
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture, horticulture, landscape design, or a related field is preferred

Compensation

Total compensation will vary based on experience and performance. This position offers the opportunity to earn commission based on individual sales performance and achievement of established sales targets.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance benefits.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• 401(k) plan.
• Collaborative and team-oriented work environment