What are the responsibilities and job description for the Garden Designer (FT) position at Glengate Company?
Garden Designer
Pay: $65K - $95K depending on experience. This position is located in Wilton, CT and does not offer relocation assistance or employment sponsorship.
* Must have strong and proven horticulture knowledge and design skills (portfolio of design will be requested
Glengate is a high-end residential landscape design/build/maintenance firm. Our projects incorporate master planning: landscape architecture, hardscape, horticultural detail, and seasonal displays.
We seek a highly motivated Garden Designer to design & close sales in our award-winning landscape firm. As a Garden Designer with Glengate, you will meet with potential and existing clients to gather information about the goals for their properties and specific requirements. These projects will mainly consist of landscape enhancements ranging in size from $5k - $100k and in scope from planting design to smaller terraces and entertaining outdoor spaces. You will remain actively involved in the entire Design/Sales process to ensure customer satisfaction, from initial contact through design installation.
Visit us at www.glengatecompany.com to learn more about the beautiful spaces we creat
Here’s the top 5 reasons to join our team!
Competitive salaries
Great company culture and benefits – everyone is eligible for paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), 401K plan with company match, employee referral program, annual company bonus, annual summer picnic, team events, and paid annual shutdown. Also eligible for additional benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability insurances, flexible spending and other offerings.
Lots of training and development opportunities to move your career forward
Friendly and supportive team environment
Work with state-of-the-art technology and equipment
Glengate is seeking a Garden Designer able to:
- Collaborate with our internal design team and seek the expertise of other colleagues to develop landscape designs & proposals that meet the client’s specifications.
- Prepare and present design proposals to customers.
- Overcome objections and obstacles to closing sales.
- Prospecting for new clients.
- Growing, developing, and upselling current client accounts working closely with our account managers.
- Conducting site visits for initial evaluations and throughout the project duration.
The position does require working longer work hours with (3-5 hours) of Saturday work for at least 9 months out of the year.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Superb communication and interpersonal skills as well as exceptional organizational skills.
- Team player.
- Demonstrated ability to multitask and thrive within a high-pressure work environment.
- Strong work ethic, persistence, and a desire to succeed.
- Experience with AutoCAD.
- Proven Sales success.
- Working knowledge of plant material and hardscape.
- Ability to create dynamic landscape designs.
Glengate is an award-winning company celebrating 50 years of exceptional design/build projects and 5-star property and pool maintenance, specializing in one of a kind swimming pools and landscapes and fulfilling our client’s dreams. We are a many-faceted and multi-cultural organization employing 175 people of diverse roles, skill sets, experience, and nationalities. Because we are in great demand and experiencing substantial growth we are offering sought after opportunities to work for Glengate, one of the most prestigious and desired employers in our area.
Located just 40 minutes outside of New York City, our employees have worked for Glengate for years – even decades – enabling us to stand behind our work with an unparalleled lifetime guarantee.
Salary : $65,000 - $95,000
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