Landscape Sales Designer

Ground Builders; Waterloo (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious landscaping company is seeking a Landscape Sales Designer to nurture client relationships and create stunning designs. This role offers the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic environment while achieving sales performance goals. You will manage projects from conception to completion, ensuring client satisfaction and maintaining accurate records. With a strong commitment to excellence and a supportive benefits program, this is an exciting chance to grow in your career and make a meaningful impact in the landscaping industry.

Benefits

Employer-paid life insurance

Retirement plan with match

Health insurance

Paid holidays

2 weeks paid time off

Paid week off between Christmas and New Year

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in landscape design or similar roles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and cultivate customer relationships and referral sources.
• Prepare detailed estimates that meet client budget requirements.
• Produce job packets for seamless installations.

Skills

Sales Ability

Communication Skills

Landscaping Design Software

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Business Management

Bachelor’s in Marketing

Bachelor’s in Horticulture

Bachelor’s in Construction

Tools

Landscaping Design Software

Sales Tracking System

Job description

Ground Builders is a premier landscaping company dedicated to redefining outdoor living. We pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, innovation, and exceptional customer service. We have a dedicated ten-year game plan to become a regional leader in the landscaping industry by building a scalable model with streamlined processes focused on enhancing our customers' experience.

We have an exciting new opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Landscape Sales Designer. In this pivotal role, you will nurture client relationships and create designs that bring customers’ dreams to life. The ideal candidate will also have a desire to live out our values of: Excellence, Positivity, Integrity, and Collaboration.

THE ROLE

• RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT: Maintain and cultivate current customer relationships and referral sources. Communicate regularly with clients on project updates, alterations, and designs. Actively represent the company in the community. Ensure client satisfaction upon project completion and review final project statements.
• ACHIEVE SALES PERFORMANCE GOALS: Track sales targets and milestones. Utilize strong sales skills to showcase company capabilities and competitive advantages. Prepare detailed, competitive estimates that align with company gross margin goals and meet client budget requirements.
• PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Take accurate measurements and elevations of client properties. Ensure accurate, to-scale designs that bring client ideas to life and guide production teams. Produce detailed job packets with all necessary information for seamless installations. Coordinate with Operations and the customer before, during, and after the project. Maintain records in the company's sales tracking system and provide regular updates.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITY

• KNOWLEDGE: Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Marketing, Horticulture, Construction, or a related field; or equivalent experience. Consistent work history with a minimum of 2 years in landscape design, in roles such as Landscape Sales Designer, Landscape Sales Consultant, or similar role in the landscaping, construction, or service industry.
• SKILLS: Proven sales ability with consistent results and productivity. Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging with clients, employees, and stakeholders. Familiarity with landscaping design software and project management tools. Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail. Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment and thrive under pressure through a commitment to excellence.
• ABILITY: This role is onsite and requires reporting to our office in Waterloo, NE. A valid driver’s license and ability to pass a felony/misdemeanor background and driving (Motor Vehicle Record) check.

We are a growing and ambitious company that works to care for our employees with an ambitious benefits program: $50k employer-paid life insurance, retirement plan with match up to 3%, health insurance, paid holidays, 2 weeks (80 hours) paid time off (after 6 months), and a paid week off between Christmas and New Years. If you are seeking a chance to grow in a new environment, apply today to learn more!