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Bachman's Inc. · 3 weeks ago

Landscape Design Sales Representative

Minneapolis, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$48K/yr - $52K/yr

2+ years exp

Bachman's Inc. is committed to creating a caring environment while inspiring a passion for bringing beauty to life. They are seeking a Landscape Design Sales Representative to partner with customers, design, sell, and deliver custom landscape projects from consultation to installation.

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Responsibilities

Customer service – set up appointments with customers, meet and interview customer onsite, determine their needs, and what materials would be appropriate for the site and to meet the customer’s goals

Site analysis of customer’s project areas including grading for drainage, elevations, sunlight levels, soil type, note public and private utilities, relevant site furnishings, and relevant plant materials

Design development: estimating, drafting a plan to scale, gathering product specifications and developing a complete project proposal for the customer

Selling process will involve meeting customers and reviewing their project costs and design for their property. As needed revise estimates as required by customer requests and edit all drawing to ensure accuracy for the project. Follow up with final presentation with the intent to close the sale and completion of all contractual paperwork, terms and deposits

Perform all required project management to ensure design intent is carried out to Bachman’s standards. This is to include Bachman’s Landscape crews and all required subcontractors

Work with Bachman’s approved subcontractors to obtain accurate estimates for decks, walls, patios, fences, lighting, tree and shrub removal, sod installation, and sprinkler installation

Final walk-through on site with customers at the end of their project to ensure that the customer is satisfied with all aspects of the project. Collect all final payments and explain any billing questions to the customer to ensure accurate billing

Administrative paperwork, meetings, telephone and email messaging

Selling in other departments as required during off-peak season

Qualification

Horticulture degreeCAD softwareCustomer file managementProject managementMNLA certificationCommunication skillsTime managementNegotiation skillsSelf-motivatedPresentation skills

Required

The minimum requirement for this position is a four-year degree in horticulture with a design emphasis, or a Associates degree with a horticulture major along with a minimum of 2 years' practical experience as design assistant or equivalent position

Two years' experience required with bid submittals, crew/installation packets and customer file management

A minimum of two years' experience with construction/project management on behalf of the customer

The ability to demonstrate proficiency in hand rendered plans/blueprints and previous work experience with CAD software

Preferred

Must demonstrate professional and accurate communication skills using verbal and written communication with provided technology, cellular phone and desktop communications

Must be self-motivated and able to work independently to meet or exceed goals

Must be organized with good time management skills

Must demonstrate proficient presentation, negotiation and closing skills

Develop a Mastery knowledge of Bachman's greengoods and hardgoods programs offered to customers

Must be MNLA certified or obtain MNLA certification within 90 days of hire