Landscape Designer

Landscape Designer

Ground Builders is a premier landscaping company dedicated to redefining outdoor living. We pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, innovation, and exceptional customer service. We have a dedicated ten-year game plan to become a regional leader in the landscaping industry by building a scalable model with streamlined processes focused on enhancing our customers' experience. We have an exciting new opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Landscape Designer. In this pivotal role, you will nurture client relationships and create designs that bring customers' dreams to life. The ideal candidate will also have a desire to live out our values of: Excellence, Positivity, Integrity, and Collaboration.

The Role

Relationship Management:

• Maintain and cultivate current customer relationships and referral sources.
• Communicate regularly with clients on project updates, alterations, and designs.
• Actively represent the company in the community.
• Ensure client satisfaction upon project completion and review final project statements.

Achieve Sales Performance Goals:

• Track sales targets and milestones.
• Utilize strong sales skills to showcase company capabilities and competitive advantages.
• Prepare detailed, competitive estimates that align with company gross margin goals and meet client budget requirements.

Project Management:

• Take accurate measurements and elevations of client properties.
• Ensure accurate, to-scale designs that bring client ideas to life and guide production teams.
• Produce detailed job packets with all necessary information for seamless installations.
• Coordinate with Operations and the customer before, during, and after the project.
• Maintain records in the company's sales tracking system and provide regular updates.

Knowledge, Skills, & Ability:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Marketing, Horticulture, Construction, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• Consistent work history with a minimum of 2 years in landscape design, in roles such as Landscape Sales Designer, Landscape Sales Consultant, or similar role in the landscaping, construction, or service industry.
• Proven sales ability with consistent results and productivity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging with clients, employees, and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with landscaping design software and project management tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment and thrive under pressure through a commitment to excellence.
• This role is onsite and requires reporting to our office in Waterloo, NE. A valid driver's license and ability to pass a felony/misdemeanor background and driving (Motor Vehicle Record) check.

We are a growing and ambitious company that works to care for our employees with an ambitious benefits program: $50k employer-paid life insurance, retirement plan with match up to 3%, health insurance, paid holidays, 2 weeks (80 hours) paid time off (after 6 months), and a paid week off between Christmas and New Years. If you are seeking a chance to grow in a new environment, apply today to learn more!