Landscape Designer & Client Solutions Lead

Lang Recruiting; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lang Recruiting partners with a well-established West Michigan landscape design and construction company to find an experienced Landscape Designer / Sales professional. You will blend design, sales, estimating, and project coordination while guiding homeowners from concept to finished outdoor spaces.

This client-facing role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to translate ideas into buildable designs while managing multiple projects and timelines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in landscape design, landscape construction/build, landscape sales, or a combination of these areas.
• Strong understanding of landscape design and the landscape construction process.
• Demonstrated sales and customer relationship management experience.
• Strong estimating and project-scoping skills.
• Ability to translate a client's ideas and needs into a thoughtful, buildable design.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Meet with prospective and existing clients to understand their goals, lifestyle, preferences, and budget.
• Conduct on-site consultations and evaluate properties to determine project scope and opportunities.
• Develop creative, functional, and visually appealing landscape and outdoor living designs.
• Prepare estimates, proposals, presentations, and project scopes.
• Lead the sales process from initial consultation through signed contract.
• Educate clients on design options, materials, plantings, project costs, and timelines.
• Work closely with construction and installation teams to ensure projects are executed according to the approved design and scope.
• Maintain consistent communication with clients throughout the design and build process.
• Keep clients informed of project progress, changes, timelines, and expectations.
• Assist with material and plant selections and develop project specifications.
• Coordinate project details between clients, designers, estimators, and field teams.
• Monitor projects to help ensure the finished product meets client expectations.
• Build strong, long-term customer relationships that generate repeat business and referrals.
• Provide an exceptional customer experience from the first consultation through project completion.
• Stay current on landscape design trends, products, materials, and installation practices

Skills

Landscape design

Sales

Estimating

Project coordination

Customer relationships

Communication

Presentation

Education

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Landscape design software

Job description

Lang Recruiting partners with a well-established West Michigan landscape design and construction company to find an experienced Landscape Designer / Sales professional. You will blend design, sales, estimating, and project coordination while guiding homeowners from concept to finished outdoor spaces.

This client-facing role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to translate ideas into buildable designs while managing multiple projects and timelines.