Landscape Architect jobs in Akron, OH

Description

Landscape Design Sales Architect

At Suncrest Gardens, we are excited to expand our team and are looking for a Registered Landscape Architect who is motivated to make a difference - both with our clients and in our company. Relationships are crucial, and providing exceptional service, creativity, and inspiration is what Suncrest Landscape Architects do best!

The best part? You will work alongside the current Landscape Development Designers to gain experience in sales, planting, design-build, and AutoCAD.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare construction documents and obtain necessary permits.
• Prepare client presentations including design drafts, 3D graphic models, and building material options.
• Utilize AutoCAD to prepare base plans.
• Offer excellent customer service skills to ensure that clients are satisfied with projects from start to finish.
• Work with scheduler, suppliers, and subcontractors to establish building materials related to each job.
• Review budgets and costs of projects upon completion and analyze profitability.
• Work with potential and existing clients to offer relevant services and recommendations which includes estimates and design drafts.
• Prospect new leads during the winter months to establish a reliable schedule for the upcoming development season.
• Offer innovative suggestions and insights regarding new approaches to the Landscape Development industry.
• Participate in Sales and Customer acquisition Training

WHY SUNCREST GARDENS?

Our team makes a difference, and we believe in them! Team members that care about one another and care about growing are what separates us from other companies. We want to provide our clients with a great experience. The best way to do so is to take care of those responsible for putting in the time and energy to build those relationships - our team members. We provide the resources to accomplish those tasks.

Over the years, based on suggestions from employees, we have implemented different benefits for our team members. Such benefits include:

• Competitive salary with opportunities for commission.
• Paid Time Off with rollover allowance.
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Full-time, year-round position.
• Drafting tools provided.
• Professional Landscape Architect experience is not required
• Paid vacation, clothing allowance, cellphone allowance, and mileage reimbursement.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401(k).
• Medical plans are as low as $24.59 per pay!
• Employee discount at the Suncrest Gardens Gift Shop & Garden Center.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Valid Drivers License
• 3 years of Landscape Architect experience in the landscape industry.
• Graduate of an accredited Landscape Architect Program preferred.
• Auto CAD and 3D Modeling experience preferred
• Must be team orientated, organized, and motivated, and eager to learn.
• Portfolio of previous Landscape Design work preferred.