Job Description

Reporting Relationships

This position is located at our Tillsonburg location and is responsible for reporting directly to the Landscape Construction & Logistics Manager and will work in conjunction with the Design and Sales Team in preparing full design completion.

Job Objective

Work in a team environment to design and sell professional landscape designs and project installations for Courtland clients. Work with the clientele individually or with colleagues as a team to develop a concept that suits the customer’s needs and reflects the customer’s vision. Be familiar with and keep up to date on best construction practices and quality materials to deliver professional and high-end landscape installation. Accurate on site measuring, creative designing on AutoCAD and 3D programs, as well as accurate estimating and job costing are essential responsibilities. Work with introductory clients and established clients to provide them with ideas, concepts and resolutions from initial conception through to completion as a fundamental job function. Assist in administrative duties to ensure effective and efficient daily operations within the Courtland sales team.

Key Functions

Works well in a fast-paced team environment.
Confident generating & pursuing Courtland customer leads.
Conduct client consultations individually or as a team.
Design development through feedback from colleagues and clients.
Provide graphic and design support for our Design and Sales Team.
Verifies changes, measurements and addition to plans, designs, diagrams and maps by speaking with the specific Management.
Adequate knowledge of local plants to produce planting plans
Measuring out and producing take off for project ordering and quoting purposes.
Source plant material for projects.
Requests all approved zoning, locates, permits, etc. (experience with Cloud Permit Portal is an asset)
Re-draws plans making any changes that are requested.
Proficient in AUTOCAD drafting
Experience with Sketch-Up, VIP3D, Lumen or equivalent to create visual 3D renderings for presentations
Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, or equivalent is an asset
Estimating & procuring proposals on LMN server
Create sales presentation packages for clients.
Final inspection at project completion to ensure customer satisfaction
Deposit collection, Invoice delivery & Final Collection.
Customer Relations Management & Client follow-up.
Tasks outlined by Management and contributing to the mutual benefit of Courtland.
Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

High School diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent.
Post-Secondary diploma or degree in Landscape Design or Landscape Architecture preferred.
2+ years previous landscape design and sales experience.
Experience delivering client-focused solutions to customer needs.
Proven ability to juggle multiple account management projects at a time, while maintaining sharp attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation abilities.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Maintains a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
Maintains a well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.
Must hold a valid G driver licence with a clean drivers abstract.

General:

This individual requires organizational ability, along with the ability to coordinate diverse demands. The position requires adequate knowledge of landscape design, plant material, construction techniques, sales processes and facilities. It requires time efficiency, team / individual work and multi-tasking.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company events
Dental care
Extended health care
Life insurance
Vision care

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

What is your past experience with Sketch-Up, VIP3D, Lumen or equivalent to create visual 3D renderings for presentations?
Provide some detail in relation to your plant knowledge.
Do you hold a Post-Secondary diploma or degree in Landscape Design or Landscape Architecture?
What are you hourly rate expectations?

Experience: