Join our well-established design-build and maintenance company. For over 45 years, Nature’s Perspective Landscaping has been providing landscape services to Chicago’s northern suburbs and Chicago’s north side. We are currently hiring for the following positions:
Designer-Salesperson
Full-time
Salary: Base starting at $60-65k (based on experience) + commission.
Commission: Earn 15-50k+ per year (paid quarterly). The more you sell, the more you earn!
This position is responsible for generating and selling custom landscape designs for new and existing clients. The role requires superior design abilities, strong organizational and computer skills. The ability to provide landscaping solutions from extensive horticulture and construction knowledge and will involve significant client interaction and oversee projects from concept to completion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design functional and creative landscapes.
- Demonstrate and maintain an strong horticultural and construction knowledge.
- Achieve and exceed monthly and yearly sales goals.
- Present designs and estimates to clients in professional manner.
- Build and maintain long-term, trusting relationships with clients.
- Generate referrals for new business and additional sales from our existing client base.
- Ensure financial goals are met by estimating accurately and achieving acceptable gross margins.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Degree in landscape design or architecture, horticulture, or related fields and have a passion for the green industry.
- Minimum of 2 years experience in landscape design/sales.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Knowledge of plant and hardscape materials, as well as installation methods.
- Proficiency in Dynascape/CAD software, Microsoft Office and CRM software (Aspire preferred).
- Excellent interpersonal skills with an outgoing and approachable personality.
- Proven ability to deliver exceptional customer service.
- Ability to work independently and is self-motivated.
- Valid driver’s license and vehicle.
Benefits:
- 401(k) & 401(k) matching
- Dental, health, and vision insurance
- 7 paid holidays
- Paid time off/sick time (up to 15 days in the first year)
- Mileage reimbursement
- Company cell phone
- Professional development assistance
- Employee discount
If you have limited experience but possess the right attitude, consider applying! We love to train positive people!
If interested, please email your resume and portfolio to Mark Watson at mwatson@naturesperspective.com
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Maintenance Account Manager
Full-time
Salary: $50-$70k
The Maintenance Account Manager plays a critical role in managing property portfolios, ensuring client retention, driving enhancement sales, securing new contracts, and developing business opportunities, and delivering exceptional customer service. This position requires overseeing work quality, managing budgets, and meeting enhancement goals. It is a full-time, salaried position with commission opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. The starting salary will be based on the level of experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Achieve and exceed monthly enhancement sales and client retention goals.
- Proactively present site enhancement opportunities to new and existing clients.
- Conduct regular site walkthroughs with clients to ensure quality standards and service expectations are consistently met.
- Build and maintain long-term, trusting relationships with clients, leading to retention and referrals.
- Address and resolve any client concerns or issues promptly and effectively.
- Generate referrals for new business and additional sales from the existing client base.
- Prepare accurate estimates and takeoffs for both new and existing clients as needed.
- Ensure financial goals are met by maintaining acceptable gross margins on all contracts and enhancements.
- Annually renew client contracts, negotiating terms for any underperforming agreements.
- Monitor and manage job profitability to ensure financial targets are achieved.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- In-depth knowledge of landscape maintenance standards.
- Knowledge of regional plant materials and design/build installation standards and practices.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and is self-motivated
- Excellent interpersonal skills with an outgoing and approachable personality.
- Proven ability to deliver exceptional customer service.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a landscape maintenance or design-build company.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines efficiently.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM software (Aspire preferred).
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Benefits:
- 401(k) & 401(k) matching
- Dental, health, and vision insurance
- 7 paid holidays
- Paid time off/sick time (up to 15 days in the first year)
- Mileage reimbursement
- Company cell phone
- Professional development assistance
- Employee discount
If you have limited experience but possess the right attitude, consider applying! We love to train positive people!
If interested, please email your resume to Ben Klitzkie at bklitzkie@naturesperspective.com
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Seasonal Color Support Staff
Part-time / Hiring Multiple Candidates
Do you love plants and want to create beautiful living floral arrangements? Do you have an eye for detail and thrive in fast-paced work environments? Then we’ve got a job for you!
Nature’s Perspective is looking for support staff to assist with the organization and installation of our seasonal containers, bed annuals, and flowering bulbs. If this sounds like you or someone you know, please reach out!
Key Responsibilities:
- Valid driver’s license
- Be able to stand for prolonged periods of time and lift heavy objects
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Fluency in Spanish is a plus
- Availability during the months of April, May, September, October, and November are preferred
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Paid time off/sick time
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee discount
- Take home surplus annuals after installations are complete
If you have limited experience but possess the right attitude, consider applying. We love to train positive people!
If interested, please email your resume or why you’d be a good fit to Chelsea Lytle at clytle@naturesperspective.com