About This Role
Designing world-class landscapes for clients and generating new business is at the heart of this role, which involves understanding client needs, creating designs, and managing projects from estimation to contract acceptance. The position suits a driven individual with strong design and client management skills who can represent the company at industry events.
Responsibilities
- Proactively seek out potential clients through networking and targeted marketing
- Consult with clients to fully understand their needs and expectations, visiting client properties, surrounding areas, and gathering other necessary site information, as appropriate
- Develop world-class landscaping designs that meet client expectations and budget
- Develop accurate project estimates and pricing proposals, and convert them into contracts
- Work with the Operations Manager to develop thoughtful project plans for each engagement, taking into account timing, required staffing, materials, and other resources
- Ensure the highest quality standards and safety protocols are followed at all times
- Promote exceptional customer service throughout the project
- Stay current with industry trends and project thought leadership inside and outside the company
- Contribute to the overall success of the Winterberry Group through cooperative teamwork
- Periodically visit client sites, ensuring projects are constructed in accordance with the plans
- Be proactive with trouble-shooting problems as they arise
- Represent the company prominently at industry trade shows and other similar events as part of business development efforts to generate new leads
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of related experience in landscape residential design, including leading and managing small teams
- Design experience
- Class I or II driver license
- Strong working knowledge of plants, turf, soil
- Strong working knowledge of landscaping stones and materials
- Strong working knowledge of industry and company-specific protocol and procedures for installing and maintaining landscaping products
- Strong working knowledge of landscaping machinery, equipment and tools
- Strong working knowledge of the New England climate and its impact on plants, soil and turf
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills positively impacting teams and clients
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Track record of successful consulting with clients regarding needs and desires
- Strong estimating, sales, and project management skills, including small on-the-spot estimates
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, action-oriented environment
