Commercial Landscape Construction Salesperson

ZipRecruiter; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A landscape service provider in Naperville, IL is looking for a Landscape Construction Salesperson. This role involves estimating small commercial landscaping projects, preparing written proposals, and communicating with clients. The ideal candidate has 5 years of estimating experience and is proficient with MS Office. A commitment to teamwork and attention to detail is crucial. The position offers competitive salary and employee benefits.

Benefits

Quality Healthcare packages

Paid Vacation & Holiday

Performance-Based Bonus

Qualifications

• 5 years of Landscape Construction Estimating experience required.
• Pursuing college credit in the horticultural field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates, written specifications, and formal proposals.
• Analyze and compile estimate data for accurate cost assessment.
• Review project drawings and communicate with prospects.

Skills

Proficiency with MS Office Products

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Keen attention to detail

Strong decision making and problem solving skills

Negotiating skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Job Description: Commercial Landscape Salesperson

The Oaks Landscaping is seeking a highly motivated Landscape Construction Salesperson to join our team. We have worked diligently through the years to build strong relationships with our clients and conduct business utilizing our fundamental core values: integrity, professionalism & teamwork.

Description:

The Landscape Construction Salesperson must be proficient in estimating all types of small commercial landscaping projects as well as enhancement/replacement projects. The Salesperson will prepare estimates, written specifications, and formal proposals as well as communicate with prospects about the estimated work.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Analyze and compile estimate data that impact the cost of labor, materials, equipment requirements, location, and other factors to ensure a high quality, complete and timely estimate.
• Review drawings, specifications, project site conditions; record findings and solicit qualified subcontractor proposals to be made part of the final project estimate.
• Review “take off” quantities to ensure accuracy of data used in estimates.
• Analyze alternative solutions, construction methods and value engineering to increase competitiveness of the bid.
• Candidate must have the ability to work on multiple estimates simultaneously.
• Ability to create accurate conceptual budgets as well as detailed final construction documents in competitive bid deliveries.
• Present estimate and participate in bid/scope reviews with Sales Manager to ensure accuracy and completeness. Present estimate to Prospect and follow up on the completion of the sale
• Knowledge of landscape construction methods, materials, and sequencing
• Knowledge of the laws and ordinances regulating building construction

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficiency with all MS Office Products (outlook, word, excel, PP, MS Project, etc.) & Acrobat. Experience working with E-takeoff and LMN Software helpful but not required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, must be a team player, must be professionally presentable, ambitious, organized, self-motivated with enough drive and commitment to succeed with minimal oversight.
• Keen attention to detail, strong decision making, problem solving, and negotiating skills
• Experience, understanding and proficient in the interpretation and meaning of Civil, Architectural, Structural, Mechanical and Landscape Drawings.
• The ability to develop, prepare, evaluate & present initial construction schedules.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED equivalent and pursuing college credit in the horticultural field, or equivalent technical training and/or work experience
• 5 years (consecutive & current) years of Landscape Construction Estimating.

Insurance and Benefit Package includes:

• Quality Healthcare packages (with Employer Contributions)
• Paid Vacation & Holiday
• Competitive Base Salary and Company Driven Performance Based Bonus

The Oaks Landscaping, Inc. is a full service landscape company specializing in all phases of outdoor maintenance, construction and enhancements. We have been beautifying Chicagoland for over 40 years and as a team member you will join an organization of highly experienced people who take great pride in the work they do. The Oaks Landscaping, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer