Landscape Architect / Designer

Landscape Architect / Designer

The Landscape Architect (or Designer) plays a critical role in differentiating the company from its competition and in achieving its sales objectives. The client facing Landscape Designer takes clients all the way from being a sales lead, to being a highly satisfied client who refers friends and family.

The Company

A family owned and operated Kalamazoo, MI business started over 30-years ago, built on lasting relationships.

The Position

• Full-time salaried; exempt
• Reports to General Manager
• No direct reports

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary plus commission
• Company vehicle
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401-k with matching
• PTO
• Profit sharing

Responsibilities

• Prepares and provides high quality landscape designs, specifications, and cost estimates that meet/exceed clients’ needs and expectations
• Sell profitable design/build proposals that meet or exceed sales goals
• Manage projects sold (does not manage crew)
• 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
• Other tasks as needed to support the company’s objectives
• 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)
• Provide specifications and project management on all projects sold
• Actively monitor and aggressively pursue all proposals in progress

Requirements

• Sufficient relevant skill & experience to be effective in this role
• Able to operate landscape design software
• Able to generate 3D renderings
• Willingness to not only design, but also sell and manage projects
• Have exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Able to represent the company in a professional manner
• Able to work with very minimal supervision
• Be a motivated high-achiever
• Able to demonstrate leadership - especially leadership by example
• Live within 1-hour of Kalamazoo, MI or be willing to relocate
• Be a good fit in a family-first and friendly office
• Willing and able to pass drug test

This description is for informational purposes and not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities or requirements. Furthermore, responsibilities and requirements may change to accommodate the needs of the business. Employment is at-will.

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