Inside Sales Pro – Landscaping for HOAs & Commercial

Apex Landscaping; Hawthorn Woods (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Insurance: Medical, Dental, & Vision

401K Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Apex Landscaping in Hawthorn Woods, IL seeks an Inside Sales Representative to identify, qualify, and secure new business for commercial and HOA clients. You’ll generate leads, build relationships with property managers, and convert prospects into long-term accounts, leveraging knowledge of landscaping services and materials.

The role requires 3-5 years of landscaping industry experience, strong plant identification knowledge, and solid sales skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of landscaping industry experience required.
• Strong plant identification knowledge required.
• Prior sales experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming sales calls, written inquiries, and faxed requests.
• Assist with client work orders, site visits, and photo documentation as directed by sales team members.
• Support property measurement using measuring software and input data into estimating systems.
• Assist production teams in the field during seasonal projects to gain operational knowledge.
• Perform clerical and administrative duties to support sales and operations.
• Promote and effectively sell company products and services using established sales techniques.
• Clarify customer needs and present appropriate product and service options, including pricing.
• Coordinate with internal personnel to meet customer delivery and service requirements.
• Follow established sales policies and procedures to ensure consistent customer treatment.
• Process sales paperwork including contracts, prints, and related documentation.
• Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally.
• Maintain accurate records and support the sales team with follow‑up tasks.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Professionalism

Time management

Negotiation

Data entry accuracy

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Measuring software

Job description

Apex Landscaping in Hawthorn Woods, IL seeks an Inside Sales Representative to identify, qualify, and secure new business for commercial and HOA clients. You’ll generate leads, build relationships with property managers, and convert prospects into long-term accounts, leveraging knowledge of landscaping services and materials.

The role requires 3-5 years of landscaping industry experience, strong plant identification knowledge, and solid sales skills.