Landscape Designer Peninsula Area

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.