Landscape Construction Project Director (Sales)

The Landscape Construction Sales Person must be thoroughly familiar with all aspects of landscape design/build projects to include: design, construction, sales, customer service, estimating, etc. The Landscape Construction Sales Person oversees all interaction with the customer and keeps them informed as to all aspects of the installation process. Landscape Construction Sales Person makes the initial contact with the client, prepares and presents the design and proposal documents, completes the sale, interfaces with company production and accounting personnel, and interfaces with subcontractors and vendors as required throughout the installation process. The Landscape Construction Sales Person is also responsible to conduct the final walk through with the client, resolve any issues discovered therein, follow through to ensure that all issues are resolved to the satisfaction of the client, provide the client with all materials for maintaining the project and turn over the project to the appropriate maintenance personnel.

Skillset and educational requirements: The Landscape Construction Sales Person must possess the following skill set and educational background:

• Minimum of three years of Green Industry installation and sales experience.
• An associate’s degree (preferably in a Green Industry-related field).
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in or able to learn customer relationship management (CRM) software.
• Proficient in or able to learn company estimating software.
• Possess excellent computer skills.
• Able to make effective presentations to clients and sell $500,000 to $1,000,000 or more of residential design/build landscape projects annually.
• Proficient in job layouts, blueprint reading, installation techniques, plant knowledge, subcontractor collaboration.
• Sense of urgency, tenacious attitude.
• Able to represent the company in a courteous and professional manner.

Success factors:

• Is a high-energy individual capable of building and maintaining professional relationships with potential clients, associations, and related business professionals.
• Able to effectively network with potential clients.
• Requires minimal supervision.
• Is self-motivated and a self-starter.
• Able to make effective presentations.
• Action- and results-oriented.
• Excels at working with, supporting, and encouraging a team.
• Customer-service oriented.
• Desires to grow professionally and seeks to improve personal skill set.
• Is punctual and energetic.
• Maintains high professional standards for neatness, discipline, self-control, and organization.

Here’s some of what’s great about The Pattie Group:

• Forty-five hours of required education every year (industry and non-industry related) – The Pattie Group is always learning.
• The availability of great benefits including:
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• 401k Program
• Profit-Sharing

• Paid time-off and paid holidays.
• Company picnics, parties, meetings, staff baseball games, cookouts – The Pattie Group likes to have fun.
• A yearly awards banquet to celebrate the year’s accomplishments.
• Employee reward system.
• Discounted Cleveland sporting tickets.

About The Pattie Group, Inc.:

Since 1968, The Pattie Group, Inc. has provided award-winning and nationally renowned design, installation, and management of breathtaking landscapes and outdoor settings throughout Northeastern Ohio.

We are an equal opportunity employer who is always looking to hire highly motivated and driven professionals with a passion for learning and growing both as an individual and as part of our team. While it is a major plus for you to possess skills and experience in the areas of horticulture, irrigation, electrical, construction, design, etc., it is unnecessary if you have the qualities and characteristics to be trained to be a top performer in your field.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay
• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/re

• Novelty, OH 44072: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• What are your salary expectations?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Landscape Construction: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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