Landscape company looking to add an additional Landscape designer/salesman. Job Description: * Demonstrate proficiency in landscape/hardscape design; * Possess sensible problem-solving skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills; * Promptly answer/return phone calls, e-mail, and other correspondence; * Exhibit flexibility, be highly organized, and have the ability to service multiple accounts; * Maintain excellent relationships by communicating directly & honestly with managers, employees, customers, vendors, and subcontractors; * Communicate any problem areas to appropriate parties and work to find immediate resolution; * Process work orders and complete all paperwork as necessary to be submitted to office staff for accurate billings on a daily basis, as well as ensuring team members do the same; * Maintain records and tracking of all proposals in progress and timely follows-up to maximize sales opportunities. Aggressively pursues all proposals in progress; * Maintain a company-owned database of current customers, prospective customers and past customers to support the marketing and sales effort; * Provide feedback to appropriate parties regarding pricing, competition, and other market observations. Exploits changing market opportunities and responds to competitor strategies; * Is aware of billing and collection status on all projects/customers. Advise on credits or collections and work with customer to get any collection issues resolved for work sold; * Create additional illustrations, as required, for brochures, website, and any other company advertising efforts; * Continually ensure the implementation of green practices; * Follow local weather forecasts to aid in efficiency of company operations; * Maintain company vehicle keeping it neat in appearance inside and out; * Be responsible for communicating any issues with regard to maintenance and/or upkeep of your vehicle to shop manager in a timely manner; * Train, coach, and council designers, crew leaders, and labor personnel; * Accomplish results by communicating expectations to production manager(s) and crew members on tasks being performed; train, coach, counsel, and provide general direction and guidance to team members, as required; * Monitor performance, give on-going performance feedback; * Participate in meetings with other managers and staff regarding scheduling, quality, and customer service; * Coordinate sales efforts with other department managers to increase market share; * prospect for new business, developing relationships with builders, developers, and property managers; * Conduct in-person interviews to address the needs and purpose of the project while gathering customer requirements and preferences relative to their budget; * Analyze the natural elements of the site, such as climate, soil, slope of the land, drainage, and vegetation, as well as observe where sunlight falls on the site at different times of the day; * Assess the effect of existing buildings, roads, walkways, and utilities; * Create an estimate of costs; * Prepare a preliminary plan using computer-aided or manual design; * Prepare a detailed plan of the site using written reports, sketches, models, photographs, land-use studies, and cost estimates to include in client proposal; * Submit proposal to client for approval; * After approval of proposal, prepare working drawings showing all existing and proposed features; * Outline in detail the methods of construction for each project, working with production manager; * Instinctively address all customer questions and concerns promptly with business savvy solution/resolution strategies; * Develop long-term relationships with customers to ensure an open line of communication; * Ensure all customers receive courteous and efficient service; * Compile a list of necessary materials, coordinate delivery & transportation of all; * Evaluate job cost and adjust accordingly; * Conduct consistent site inspections, review jobs for quality & efficiency, and report on the evaluation of job progress for services performed; * Ensure each project meets the high-quality standards required by Lightning; and * Work in compliance with codes and ordinances.
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