Job Description

For Garden’s Sake is a family-owned garden center and landscaping company, in operation since 1999. We are continually growing, and offer customers a one-stop shop for plants, landscape design/installation, and lawn maintenance services.

Working with us allows you to enjoy a beautiful, natural environment every day with teammates that want to see you shine. You’ll be given opportunities to train, learn, and grow to your greatest potential. We prioritize caring for our employees as much as our customers.

Plus, we have resident goats, chickens, and ducks!

THE POSITION :

We are seeking an experienced Landscape Designer to create, showcase, and sell both residential and commercial landscape designs. This person will work alongside our clients and team members to create a design that best caters to the client’s needs and desires. We’re looking to add another in-house designer whose design style aligns with our established aesthetic and the type of work we specialize in.

This is a full-time position paying estimated $80K+ total compensation first year ($50K base salary plus commission) . We offer paid time off and holidays; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; matching 401k; reimbursement for CE credits towards Landscape Contractors’ License and renewal; discounts at the Garden Center; and work-life balance. Advancement opportunities available as we continue to grow.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct on-site client consultations to provide design solutions and recommendations
• Generate landscape designs utilizing AutoCAD, including softscaping, hardscaping, lighting, and drainage
• Create design proposals and cost estimates for residential and commercial properties based on accurate field measurements and analyses
• Serve as a primary contact for clients to foster relationships and close sales
• Heavy focus on designing, client consultations, site visits, and revisions. Position supported by a sales and administrative team .

REQUIREMENTS :

• Valid driver’s license with no major infractions
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in landscape architecture or landscape design, or a demonstrated depth of horticulture knowledge from prior landscape design experience
• Professional industry experience creating landscape and hardscape designs
• Knowledge of horticultural materials suitable for North Carolina and proper planting techniques
• Strong understanding of landscape construction products, methods, and procedures, including softscapes, hardscapes, grading, drainage, irrigation, and lighting
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; additional experience with Adobe Suite or 3D modeling programs a plus
• Tech/computer proficiency and willingness to learn; familiarity with Google Suite and LMN estimating software a plus
• Proven proficiency in increasing sales through lead generation and client relationships
• Friendly, confident, and professional demeanor with a natural ability for cultivating positive relationships
• Strong willingness, drive, and proactive approach to reach and exceed individual and company goals
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills

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