What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Designer/Estimator/Salesperson - In Training position at Moana Nursery?
Residential Landscape Designer / Estimator - In Training starting at $18.00 to $22.00 per hour
Reno, NV The Landscape Team
Description
Your Future Role :
As a Residential Landscape Designer / Estimator / Salesperson in training, your creativity will lead to your success, while you gain valuable experience and have access to ongoing educational opportunities. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing, estimating, and selling residential landscape construction projects of varying sizes (ranging from $1,000 to $30,000 ) before handing them off to our expert installation teams. Our designers focus on solving clients' problems and meeting their needs by fully understanding their budgets, project locations, preferences, pain points, and overall goals. This is a full-time position, though part-time opportunities may be considered for the right candidate. At full-time capacity, you'll manage 2 to 5 client appointments per week, depending on the season, workload, and size of upcoming projects.
Your Specific Job Responsibilities :
- Ensure Moana Nursery's safety policies are followed.
- Provide excellent customer service and meet with clients to discuss project needs.
- Conduct site analysis, measurements, and create base maps.
- Identify client needs and provide customized solutions.
- Develop a detailed scope of work for landscape designs.
- Use hand-drawing or CAD software for landscape design.
- Create cost estimates using landscape software (Asset).
- Set pricing to meet sales goals and budgets.
- Build custom proposals with detailed scope and options.
- Deliver proposals and design presentations to close sales.
- Handle HOA submittals and documentation.
- Prepare construction turnover packages for the installation team.
- Support the installation team throughout the construction process.
- Work with the Project Manager on design changes and related change orders.
- Ensure completed projects meet client expectations and are durable.
- Conduct post-project evaluations with the installation team.
Your Future Work Schedule :
Our landscape teams typically work Monday through Friday with occasional work required on Saturdays. The daily work schedule is flexible based on customer needs and appointment times.
Your Future Salary & Benefits :
The starting rate for this position is from $18 to $22 per hour and may increase based on experience, expertise and fulfilling additional responsibilities. Other benefits of this role include :
The Ideal Applicant :
The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated with a strong interest in landscape design and construction. They should be eager to learn and develop skills in design, estimating, sales and project management. The candidate is a good listener, comfortable using technology, and familiar with Microsoft Office and design software (such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, though not required). A passion for problem-solving and working as part of a team is essential, as is a positive attitude and a desire to interact with others. This person understands the importance of planning and is excited about contributing to the success of a project while seeking opportunities to improve for future ones.
If you're seeking a career rather than just a job, this position could be the perfect fit for you. Moana Nursery offers numerous opportunities for career growth.
Requirements
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Expertise & Experience Requirements :
Nice To Have Skills or Experiences :
Salary : $18 - $22