Landscape Designer

Landscape Designer / SalesLocation: West MichiganJob Type: Full-TimeAbout the OpportunityLang Recruiting is partnering with a well-established West Michigan landscape design and construction company to find an experienced Landscape Designer / Sales professional.This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys combining landscape design, sales, estimating, project coordination, and customer relationships. The successful candidate will work directly with homeowners to understand their vision, develop creative outdoor living solutions, prepare proposals and estimates, and guide clients through the entire design/build process.This is a highly client-facing role. You will serve as a trusted advisor throughout the project, maintaining communication with the customer and helping ensure their vision becomes a successful finished project.What You'll DoMeet with prospective and existing clients to understand their goals, lifestyle, preferences, and budgetConduct on-site consultations and evaluate properties to determine project scope and opportunitiesDevelop creative, functional, and visually appealing landscape and outdoor living designsPrepare estimates, proposals, presentations, and project scopesLead the sales process from initial consultation through signed contractEducate clients on design options, materials, plantings, project costs, and timelinesWork closely with construction and installation teams to ensure projects are executed according to the approved design and scopeMaintain consistent communication with clients throughout the design and build processKeep clients informed of project progress, changes, timelines, and expectationsAssist with material and plant selections and develop project specificationsCoordinate project details between clients, designers, estimators, and field teamsMonitor projects to help ensure the finished product meets client expectationsBuild strong, long-term customer relationships that generate repeat business and referralsProvide an exceptional customer experience from the first consultation through project completionStay current on landscape design trends, products, materials, and installation practicesWhat We're Looking For5+ years of experience in landscape design, landscape construction/build, landscape sales, or a combination of these areasStrong understanding of landscape design and the landscape construction processDemonstrated sales and customer relationship management experienceStrong estimating and project-scoping skillsAbility to translate a client's ideas and needs into a thoughtful, buildable designStrong communication and presentation skillsHighly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlinesStrong attention to detailAbility to work effectively with both clients and field/construction teamsProficiency with landscape design software is a plusAssociate degree preferred, particularly in Landscape Design, Horticulture, or another Green Industry-related fieldValid driver's license and ability to be insured under the company's insurance policyThe Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate is someone who can comfortably wear several hats. You may spend part of your day meeting with a homeowner, developing a landscape design, preparing an estimate, presenting a proposal, and then coordinating with the construction team to make sure the project comes together as planned.You should be equally comfortable with the creative side of landscape design and the relationship-driven side of sales.If you are passionate about creating beautiful outdoor spaces, enjoy working directly with customers, and want to take ownership of projects from concept through completion, this could be a great opportunity for you.Why This Role?Opportunity to work on custom landscape and outdoor living projectsDirect ownership of the client relationship and sales processCombination of design, sales, estimating, and project coordinationOpportunity to see your designs move from concept to completionJoin an established West Michigan organization with a strong reputation in the landscape industry