Landscape Designer/Sales

River City Lawnscape Inc.•Kasson, MN

2d•$65,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Landscape Design/Sales Person is an integral part of the Sales team of River City Lawnscape, Inc. This position is responsible for bringing a consistent flow of profitable design/build business to the company. Position designs and develops landscape designs as well as irrigation and lighting systems based upon customer desires in order to meet and exceed sales goals. Monitors installation and customer’s perception and attitudes towards the services provided. Identifies and communicates to production any specific customer preferences or requests for service and immediately works to provide solutions to any customer complaints. This is a full time, salaried position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Design or Landscape Architecture and/or relevant experience
Knowledge of or ability to learn computer applications and industry specific customer relationship management (CRM) software
Possess a valid driver’s license and must be insurable on company’s insurance policy

Responsibilities

Prospect for new business, developing relationships with builders, developers, property managers and others.
Plan and maintain adequate cold and warm calls/leads to cover market
Conduct interviews to gather customer requirements and project preferences
Conduct site inspections and assessments.
Prepare and present proposals in complete and professional manner, according to company standards
Draft design concepts that align with customer needs and budget
Create a final design using computer-aided design software
Ensure all estimates are prepared and approved as needed prior to presenting to customer
Prepare and present approved proposals in a complete and professional manner
Maintain records and track all proposals in progress and make timely follow-ups to maximize sales opportunities. Aggressively pursue all proposals in progress
Effective communication with project managers to ensure customer satisfaction
Anticipate customer needs with positive solutions in a timely manner, assists in the sales of change orders and extra contracted work
Conduct customer walk-throughs and collect payments if necessary
Awareness of billing and collection status on all projects/customers. Advise on credits or collections and work with production and/or customer to get any collection issues resolved for work sold
Develop repeat and/or referral business from customers
Assist with overall sales and marketing initiatives for Company
Respond to all inquiries and requests for bid in a timely manner
Proficient in or able to learn industry specific CRM, scheduling and estimating software
Duties, responsibilities and activities subject to change at any time with or without notice to accommodate seasonal and peak business demands