Landscape Design and Sales Associate

Hiring Organization: Michigan Landscape Professionals
Employment type: Full-Time
Job Location: Brighton, MI
Application Due Date: May 15, 2022

Job description

Michigan Landscape Professionals, a leading provider of residential and commercial landscape installations in southeast Michigan is actively seeking a highly motivated and experienced landscape design, installation, and sales professional (three years preferred) to meet our growth targets and the high demand we expect for the 2022 season and beyond. Pay structure for qualified applicants is negotiable based on experience and performance.

Description

Prepares and provides high quality landscape designs, specifications, and cost estimates that meet/exceed clients’ needs and expectations.

This position is responsible for bringing a consistent flow of profitable design/build projects to the company by responding to company generated leads and continually prospecting for new business.

The candidate will play a key role in the management of the projects he/she has sold, including project layout, progress, completion and final close out. The position has a high degree of customer service responsibility and the ability to proactively address client concerns and complaints in a proactive manner is necessary to succeed in this role.

Responsibilities

Initial client interview and consultation
Site inspection and assessment
Generate high quality landscape designs via design software
Prepare thorough and accurate pricing proposals
Presentation of the design and proposal in a professional manner to the client
Sell the project within approved financial guidelines (size of project, costs, profit margin)
Accept all project deposits for projects sold
Provide specifications and project management on all projects sold
Conduct the final customer walk-through and collection of final project payment
Actively monitor and aggressively pursue all proposals in progress

Qualifications

Comprehensive knowledge of hardscape construction materials and methods
Strong knowledge of plant material and other components utilized in landscape installation
Advanced site assessment skills supported by data analytics
Proficient in computer aided landscape design and MS Office Suite

Ability to work effectively with and provide direction to the crew assigned to each project: setting priorities and organizing/assigning work to ensure the appropriate level of quality and efficiency
Highly developed time management skills to enable completion of concurrent projects
Superior communications skills to ensure successful outcomes with both customers and crews
Profit driven – seeks ways to cut costs, improve efficiency and increase margins, while still maintaining the highest possible level of project quality

Human Resources and Administration Manager

Michigan Landscape Professionals
3589 S Old US 23, Brighton, MI 48114

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