Landscape Designer
Merrifield Garden Center - Falls Church, Virginia, United States, 22042![Merrifield Garden Center](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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We are looking for friendly and talented landscape designers and landscape architects. Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in the Greater Washington DC area working in residential and/or commercial landscape design, including hardscaping projects such as patios, walkways, driveways and walls. Candidates must also have excellent sales abilities with a proven history of selling $500,000 - $800,000 or more per year.
Some of the primary responsibilities include:Designing, selling and overseeing all types of landscaping jobs, including landscape construction projects, such as patios, outdoor kitchens, pergolas, screened porches, etc.Meeting prospective clients at their homes to discuss landscaping plans and verbally sharing initial concepts during the walk through.Formulating a design for the client based on the initial meeting, which may include a detailed landscape drawing.Developing and presenting proposals.Meeting clients at the nursery to show them plants that are outlined in the design, and showing them different options based on their feedback.Coordinating with other team members and suppliers to determine project details and scope.Project managing the installation process.Following up with customers during the planning process, installation process and after the job is complete to ensure complete satisfaction.Maintaining a sales pipeline of potential clients and following up via phone call, email or in person visits.
The ideal candidate must possess the following:5+ years of proven sales experienceStrong customer service and interpersonal skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsPositive, respectful, can-do attitudeHighly motivated, self-driven individual with extreme attention to detailKnowledge of plants and gardening, including local and native plant optionsA good driving record and the ability to use their own vehicle for transportation to job sitesAbility to work individually or in a team environmentAbility to stand or be physically active for hours at a timeAbility to lift and move plants and heavy bagged productsAbility to work without close supervisionA degree in landscape design, landscape architecture, horticulture or a related field is highly desirableExperience with computer-based design systems is a plus
Merrifield Garden Center is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.
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