Job Summary

Landscape Designer / Landscape Sales

Corn Crib Nursery

Coal Valley, IL 61240

Corn Crib Nursery is a full-service Landscape/Construction company serving high-end, quality-oriented Clients - Commercial and Residential - throughout Western Illinois and Eastern Iowa. We are presently seeking an experienced landscape architect or designer to join our sales team. This person should possess a minimum of 2 years or more of successful landscape sales and design experience. A strong knowledge of the green industry is a must along with a high level of motivation and professionalism. Benefits and compensation commensurate to experience.

Responsibilities and Duties

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Create presentation graphics for clients and review boards using hand graphics, AutoCAD and Unilock Univision.
• Perform takeoffs and prepare estimates for client acceptance.
• Perform site inventory and analysis, both independently and with the team.
• Assist with administration of projects, including vendor selection, on-site meetings, and preparation of work orders, permit applications, change orders and invoicing.
• On-site project visits as needed, to communicate design intent to the crew and to monitor installation quality.
• Communicate with the Owner, Expeditor and appropriate production staff to keep projects moving efficiently.
• Corn Crib is also a full service Garden Center Nursery, candidate will also be a part of our seasonal events that occur at the Garden Center.
• Complete all aspects of the sales cycle.

Qualifications and Skills

Qualifications:

• Degree in horticulture or landscape architecture required.
• Technical - Direct field experience; time spent building a project.
• Experienced with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Unilock Univision and hand graphics.
• Technical competence with landscape concepts including drainage, grading, planting, landscape masonry, water features, all hardscapes and lighting.
• Project management - ability to see a project through from beginning to end.
• Enjoy engineering and logistical challenges.
• Leadership and Communication - Outstanding communication and follow-through.
• Team oriented - enjoys collaborating and working in a team environment as much as working independently.
• Able to build mutually respectful relationships with crews and clients.
• Organization - Extremely organized and detail oriented.
• Able to manage multiple short- and long-term deadlines.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
• Skilled at critical thinking.
• The flexibility to work around a clients schedule which may involve working evenings and/or weekends.

Benefits

Salary commensurate with experience.

Resume and portfolio required.

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
• Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• AutoCAD or like program: 1 year (Preferred)
• Landscape Design: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

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