Sales Designer – Landscape & Irrigation

Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association; Janesville (WI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and paid time off

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Day shift

Evenings/weekends overtime

Job summary

Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association is seeking a Sales Designer to join our team full-time and year-round, focusing on landscape and irrigation design and sales with opportunities to contribute to seasonal services.

You’ll meet with prospective clients to design and sell custom landscape projects, manage budgets and client vision, and maintain ongoing communication with customers, vendors, and team members. Some remote work is available.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of landscape design and the green industry.
• 2- or 4-year degree in turf/ horticulture or related field or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with irrigation systems preferred.
• Experience with landscape design and estimating software.
• Experience in landscape installations or snow management is a plus.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet with prospective clients to design and sell landscape and irrigation projects.
• Ensure every customer experience is exceptional.
• Work within budgets while delivering on client goals and vision.
• Maintain ongoing communication with customers, vendors, and team members.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure project success.
• Bid and secure new accounts and contracts.
• Assist seasonally in snow removal and Christmas production.

Skills

Landscape design

Hardscape design

Communication skills

Leadership

Time management

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

2- or 4-year degree in Turfgrass Management, Horticulture, Landscaping, or related field

Tools

Landscape design software

Estimating software

Real Green software

LMN software

Job description

Landscape and Irrigation Design/Sales Green Oasis

Job Type: Full-time, Commission

Location: Office-based, with the ability to work remotely

About the Role

We’re looking for a Sales Designer to join our team full‑time and year‑round. This role focuses on landscape and irrigation system design and sales, with opportunities to contribute across our seasonal services — including holiday decorating and other green industry projects. If you have a passion for outdoor environments, a strong design eye, and solid communication skills, this is your chance to combine creativity with client interaction in a professional, growth‑oriented setting.

What You’ll Do

• Meet with prospective clients to design and sell custom landscape and irrigation projects
• Ensure every customer’s experience is exceptional
• Work within budgets while delivering on client goals and vision
• Maintain ongoing communication with customers, vendors, and team members
• Coordinate closely with other departments to ensure project success
• Bid and secure new accounts and contracts
• Assist seasonally in areas such as snow removal and Christmas production

What We’re Looking For

• Strong knowledge of the green industry, especially landscape and hardscape design
• 2‑ or 4‑year degree in Turfgrass Management, Horticulture, Landscaping, or related field — or equivalent experience
• Familiarity with irrigation systems preferred
• Experience using landscape design and estimating software
• Experience in landscape installations and/or snow management a plus
• Strong plant knowledge
• Experience with Real Green or LMN software is a plus
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Self‑motivated with strong time management abilities
• Comfortable working in a team environment and leading others when needed
• Problem‑solving mindset with the ability to adapt in a fast‑paced environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Ability to communicate via phone or two‑way radio
• Willingness and ability to perform physical work when required
• MNLA Professional Certification desirable

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We believe in taking care of our people — because great teams create great landscapes.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule and supportive work culture
• Schedule: Day shift
• Additional hours may be required during peak seasons (evenings/weekends)

Compensation

Base pay plus commission — earnings typically range from $60,000 to $100,000+ based on performance.

Note: This description outlines the general responsibilities and expectations of the position. It is not a comprehensive list of all duties.