Landscape Designer

About SLM Inc:

For over 30 years, Suburban Landscape Management Inc. has been a trusted partner to the Wichita community and surrounding areas for both residential and commercial property projects. We are proud to be the first landscape company in Wichita to offer a complete array of “seed to setting” services, and leveraging expertise across ten specialized fields to deliver exceptional results.

Job Title: Landscape Designer

General Summary of Responsibilities

The Landscape Designer/Sales must be thoroughly familiar with designing all aspects of landscape construction, including site analysis, grading, drainage, plant selection and placement, hardscape (patios, walkways, decks, barbecues, gazebos, etc.), water features, lighting, etc. The Landscape Designer must have excellent analytical as well as aesthetic skills and provide excellent customer service. The Landscape Designer/Sales monitors the installation of landscape and irrigation projects daily and interfaces with customers, subcontractors, and suppliers. The Landscape Designer/Sales will also interface with other departments, including Production and Accounting.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Designs the project and estimates the costs of the project for the customer.
• Interfaces with customers and ensures that all of the customers’ concerns are addressed in a timely and professional manner.
• Establishes design budgets and deadlines for customers.
• Conducts appropriate site analysis.
• Presents final design.
• Continually informs and updates customers as to design progress or lack thereof.
• Conducts site visits and ensures the project is produced as designed with appropriate materials.
• Analyzes and approves all change orders.
• Thoroughly understands and complies with company policies, procedures, and SOPs.

Skill set and educational requirements: The Landscape Designer/Sales must possess the following skill set and educational background:

• Minimum of three years of design experience in the green industry.
• Able to conduct a thorough site analysis.
• Able to analyze drainage and grading requirements.
• Able to design quickly and efficiently.
• Able to work in a collaborative environment. Candidate may be required to work directly with clients and production staff for the coordination of projects
• Balance team and individual responsibilities.
• Experience with customer service and the ability to work well with clients, building and maintaining collaborative relationships with both new and current clients.
• Applicants shall possess knowledge of project estimating, design, and plant varieties.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and multitask in a fast-paced work environment.
• Proficient in both verbal and written communications.

·        Proficient in general computer knowledge and efficiency.

• Complete all tasks correctly and on time. Consistently meeting deadlines.
• Additional requirements include strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, paying high attention to detail, participating in design and construction meetings, and demonstrating creative thinking.

Other Duties

• Support SLM’s goals and values.
• Follow policies and procedures.
• Observe safety and security procedures and use equipment and materials properly.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and must be insurable on the company’s insurance policy.
• Undertake self-development activities.
• Additional projects assigned, as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Base Commission, and dependent on experience.