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Landscaping Sales Consultant Design and Estimating

Miller Creek Lawn & Landscape

Duluth, MN

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Best Practices, Budgeting, Business Development, Communication Skills, Construction, Consulting, Cost Effectiveness Analysis, Cost Estimates, Customer Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Driver's License, Environmental Impact, Health Insurance, Horticulture, Industry/Trade Analysis, Landscaping, Lead Generation, Marketing, Needs Assessment, Profit & Loss, Project Estimates, Project Evaluation, Resolve Customer Issues, Revenue Growth, Sales, Sales Prospecting, Sustainability, Systems Maintenance, Time Management, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Duluth, MN
POSTED
18 days ago
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Company parties
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Dental insurance
  • Training & development

Build a career outdoors with Miller Creek Lawn & Landscape — a 39-year industry leader and multiple “Best of Houzz” Design and Service award winner and Duluth's Best of the Best. If you love being part of a close-knit team, take pride in your work, and want to see beautiful projects come to life, join a company that invests in its people, provides paid training, and treats you like part of the team and family while offering real opportunities to grow.
 
This role combines elements of landscape design, client consulting, sales, and project estimating to provide exceptional service to our clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for landscape design, an understanding of horticulture, and the ability to build relationships with clients to generate sales while accurately estimating costs for landscape projects.

 If you’re passionate about landscape design and enjoy turning client conversations into completed projects, we’d love to meet you.

Qualifications:


  • 2–5+ years landscaping or related industry experience
  • Strong knowledge of plants, hardscapes, and construction materials
  • Sales confidence with excellent communication skills
  • Ability to create site sketches/design concepts
  • Detail-oriented with strong time management skills
  • Comfortable working outdoors in seasonal conditions
  • Valid Driver’s License & MN DOT Medical Card (required)

Responsibilities include:

Landscape Design:


  • Develop customized landscape solutions based on client needs, preferences, and the environmental conditions of the project site.
  • Create detailed site sketches to communicate design concepts to clients & designers.
  • Select appropriate plants, hardscapes, and materials that complement the design and suit the client’s budget and aesthetic preferences.
  • Ensure that proposed plans are both functional and visually appealing, considering factors like water usage, sustainability, and environmental impact.

Sales:


  • Engage with potential clients to understand their landscaping needs and offer solutions that align with their goals and budget.
  • Present design ideas and proposals, highlighting the benefits of your proposed solutions and services.
  • Build relationships with clients through exceptional customer service and by maintaining ongoing communication throughout the project.
  • Identify new business opportunities and generate sales leads via networking, marketing efforts, and referrals.

Consulting:


  • Provide advice on landscaping best practices, site planning, plant selection, irrigation systems, and sustainable solutions.
  • Assist clients in selecting materials and products, offering guidance on quality, durability, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Address client concerns, answer questions, and offer creative solutions to challenges that arise during the design and implementation phases.
  • Stay up to date with industry trends, new products, and innovative landscaping techniques to provide the most current advice to clients.

Estimating:


  • Prepare accurate cost estimates for landscaping projects, taking into consideration labor, materials, equipment, and other factors.
  • Work with clients to finalize project budgets and ensure that estimates align with their financial expectations.
  • Analyze project scope and site conditions to develop realistic timelines and cost projections.
  • Ensure that all estimates are detailed and precise to avoid cost overruns and ensure project profitability.
  • Work with Project Managers throughout the duration of projects to ensure client satisfaction.

Job Type:
  • Full-time (Seasonal) 40+ hour/week
Benefits:


  • Overtime available (1.5x after 40 hours)
  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) with 4% match after 6 months
  • MN Sick & Safe Time
  • $500 Employee Referral Bonus + $1 override for 12 months
  • Flexible time-off request system

Schedule:
  • 8-12 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

License/Certification:
  • Driver's License (Required)
  • MN DOT Medical Card (Obtain prior to hire)

About the Company

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Miller Creek Lawn & Landscape