What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Industry Specialist position at Great Lakes Landscape Design?
Company Overview
At Great Lakes Landscape Design, we are committed to furthering the career development of our employees. We believe in providing training and career development opportunities for employees who demonstrate a strong work ethic, think creatively, and manage time and projects efficiently and safely.
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Sales Associate to join our team. As a Sales Associate, you will be responsible for selling our services to clients, managing customer relationships, and identifying new business opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Sell our services to clients and manage customer relationships.
- Identify new business opportunities and develop strategies to pursue them.
- Work closely with the production team and subcontractors to deliver exceptional customer service.
Requirements
- 5 years of sales, B2B, or business development experience, preferably within the landscape design sales (and snow removal) or related industry.
- Degree in (landscape) architecture, design, or equivalent.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products; willingness and ability to learn landscape, estimate, and CRM software.
- Understanding of landscape plant material, planting techniques appropriate for the Michigan region, construction (including irrigation) products and procedures.
- Experience of installing plants and/or hardscaping materials a plus.
- Valid Michigan driver's license and a good driving record.
Benefits
In addition to offering competitive pay and benefits, we are committed to furthering the career development of our employees. We believe in providing training and career development opportunities for employees who demonstrate a strong work ethic, think creatively, and manage time and projects efficiently and safely.
