Sales Associate - Great Lakes Landscape Design

DescriptionSummary:

• Self-motivated, results-driven, and comfortable in quota bearing environment.
• Creative problem solver with the ability to multi-task, stay organized, and communicate effectively, even under pressure.
• Customer focused with a proven track record for building and maintaining long-term value-based relationships with busy clients that have high expectations.
• Passion for exceeding expectations and delivering exceptional service to a busy and demanding clientele.
• Conduct initial client consultation and generate new leads through referrals, networking, and cold calling.
• Perform all phases of the sales/design process, including client meetings, site measurements/verification/analysis, cost estimates, proposals, and project presentation.
• Ability to organize project materials and site details, while coordinating with clients, production team and subcontractors during regular site visits.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of sales, B2B, or business development experience, preferably within the landscape design sales (and snow removal) or related industry
• Degree in (landscape) architecture, design, or equivalent
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products; willingness and ability to learn landscape, estimate, and CRM software.
• Understanding of landscape plant material, planting techniques appropriate for the Michigan region, construction (including irrigation) products and procedures.
• Experience of installing plants and/or hardscaping materials a plus
• Valid Michigan driver’s license and a good driving record

Why work with Great Lakes Landscape Design?In addition to offering competitive pay and benefits, all year-round employment, we are committed to furthering the career development of our employees. We believe in providing training and career development opportunities for employees who demonstrate a strong work ethic, think creatively, and manage time and projects efficiently and safely.

We offer a strong benefits and compensation package including health insurance, dental and vision, a 401K with a 3% company match, PTO, and paid holidays, plus opportunities for growth and development.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete this brief survey prior to consideration:https://go.cultureindex.com/s/BG7wxpEIFvExperience and License Requirements

• Landscaping or Horticultural field
• General Construction Material/Practices (optional)
• General Sales
• Valid Driver's License
• Degree in landscape architecture or landscape design