Landscape Designer Peninsula Area

Mcdonald Garden Center

Hampton (VA)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Mcdonald Garden Center in Hampton, VA seeks a Landscape Designer for full-time, non-exempt work managing sales leads, creating design options with cost estimates, and coordinating installation timelines.

You will meet with clients to understand their landscape vision, perform site inspections and produce computer-assisted design proposals using plant selections and hardscape products. Strong horticultural knowledge and sales skills are needed.

Qualifications

At least 2 years undergraduate studies preferred.
2+ years related experience preferred.
2 years horticultural experience preferred.
Certification in landscape design preferred.
At least one year of demonstrated sales success preferred.
Valid state driver’s license with a good driving record preferred.

Responsibilities

Receive, review and acknowledge generated sales leads.
Contact and schedule sales lead appointments with customers.
Ensure effective time management practices during all phases of the installation design project plan process.
Meet with customers to review their landscape vision and conduct site inspection, including property measurements, topographical grade, soil condition, current landscape and hardscape presence.
Utilizing computer assisted software, create proposed landscape design options, to include perennial and annual plants, shrubs, trees, and hardscape products, detailing proposed products and project cost estimates.
Utilizing various professional presentation tools, review with the customer their landscape design options, providing recommendations and responding to their questions regarding proposed project specifics.
Close and write landscape installation agreements, coordinating with managers, vendors and the customer installation timetables.
Coordinate with the Landscape Installation teams any modification of the project package and provide site visit consultations, as needed.
Conduct post-installation surveys to ensure customer satisfaction.
Communicate with and notify Landscape office personnel of all related paperwork to be filed with the respective landscape project, ensuring timely and accurate information.

Skills

Horticulture knowledge

Verbal & written comms

Sales presentation

Scaled drawings

Site plans reading

Math & geometry

Plant identification

Time management

Multitasking

Education

Associates Degree preferred

Landscape design certification preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Digital imagery

Job description

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Full Time Manual Labor Hampton, VA, US

Salary Range: $45,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Preferred Location Peninsula: Williamsburg / Yorktown / Poquoson / Suffolk / Newport News / Hampton

LANDSCAPE DESIGNER

Full Time Non-Exempt

Hourly/Commission Potential $65,000 +

Reports To:

Landscape Manager

Position Summary:

Responding to generated sales leads, this position will meet with customer prospects to develop, create and propose a landscape installation project concept, utilizing various hardscape and landscape resources.

Responsibilities:

Receive, review and acknowledge generated sales leads.

Contact and schedule sales lead appointments with customers.

Ensure effective time management practices during all phases of the installation design project plan process.

Meet with customers to review their landscape vision and conduct site inspection, including property measurements, topographical grade, soil condition, current landscape and hardscape presence.

Utilizing computer assisted software, create proposed landscape design options, to include perennial and annual plants, shrubs, trees, and hardscape products, detailing proposed products and project cost estimates.

Utilizing various professional presentation tools, review with the customer their landscape design options, providing recommendations and responding to their questions regarding proposed project specifics.

Close and write landscape installation agreements, coordinating with managers, vendors and the customer installation timetables.

Coordinate with the Landscape Installation teams any modification of the project package and provide site visit consultations, as needed.

Conduct post-installation surveys to ensure customer satisfaction.

Communicate with and notify Landscape office personnel of all related paperwork to be filed with the respective landscape project, ensuring timely and accurate information.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong horticulture expertise in plant identification and applicable use in landscape designs.
Strong verbal & written communications skills.
Experienced in sales presentations and proven success in closing contract agreements.
Working knowledge of scaled drawings and digital imagery.
Ability to read and interpret architectural site plans, diagrams and schematics.
Strong math and geometric concepts.
Knowledge and identification of annual and perennials plants, shrubs, evergreens, trees and their cultural requirements
Strong time management skills.
Ability to prioritize and multi-task.

Qualification:

At least 2 years undergraduate studies (Associates Degree) preferred

2+ years related experience (preferred)

Combination of educational and related work experience

2 years horticultural experience (preferred)

Certification in landscape design (preferred)

At least one year of demonstrated sales success (preferred)

Valid state driver’s license with a good driving record (preferred)

Work Environment:

Regularly exposed to outdoor climate conditions and moderate noise.

Constant standing, bending, walking and lifting.

Typically M-F some weekends when needed for customer needs. Hours vary.