Landscape Design & Client Experience Lead

Apex Landscaping; Hawthorn Woods (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Landscaping in Hawthorn Woods, IL is seeking a Landscape Designer with a sales component to design and sell residential and commercial projects. You will guide clients through the design process, ensuring a positive experience from concept to completion.

Responsibilities include developing softscape/hardscape plans, meeting with clients to capture needs, presenting designs, and coordinating with project teams to secure permits and timelines.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite or similar design software.
• Design principles and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and to collaborate in a team.

Responsibilities

• Builds and maintains a network of sources to identify new sales leads.
• Meet with clients to identify needs and propose products and services based on designs and budget.
• Call prospects to assess scope, inform, and set up appointments.
• Develop and present plans based on client requests so they can visualize them.
• Prepare schematic, preliminary, and final drawings for the client.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Office software

CAD

Dynascape

Lumion

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Landscape Design

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD (AutoCAD)

Dynascape Design

Dynascape Color

Lumion

SketchUp

Job description

Apex Landscaping in Hawthorn Woods, IL is seeking a Landscape Designer with a sales component to design and sell residential and commercial projects. You will guide clients through the design process, ensuring a positive experience from concept to completion.

Responsibilities include developing softscape/hardscape plans, meeting with clients to capture needs, presenting designs, and coordinating with project teams to secure permits and timelines.