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Landscape Construction Estimator/Business Developer

The Grounds Guys of Parker

Landscape Construction Estimator/Business Developer

Parker, CO
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    We began with a single vision shared between 10 brothers. Originally, we opened our doors as Sunshine Grounds Care in 1987. As time passed and more brothers joined in the project, it became a widely recognized brand built on the principles of excellent workmanship, customer satisfaction, and real care. We abide by the simple values outlined in our company acronym "C.A.R.E.", which are: Customers first, Attitude, Respect, and Enjoy life in the process!

    As Team Leader, you are responsible for managing a team up to 6 people while performing the delivery of services. Our clients trust to us to provide quality services and you are key in helping us live out our values every day.

    You are a proactive leader and self-starter who can interact with the public and our employees. You have a strong work ethic and able to manage time to effectively to meet deadlines. You have experience in landscaping and previous supervisory experience, as well as proven communication skills with supervisors, employees, and customers.

    If you are looking for an opportunity to grow in your career this is the place for you. The owner has extensive experience in sales and operations management and will help prepare you for future career or ownership opportunities with financial, operations, and systems education.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Produces innovative and creative solutions to clients’ design and/or construction problems in a timely manner, keeping within the clients’ schedule and budget. Increases the construction revenues brought in by the company. Estimates and sells landscape design/build projects that fit with The Grounds Guys of Parker market niche. Actively seeks new leads and networks with prospects. While estimating and selling landscape construction jobs is the primary responsibility of the employee there will be occasions for pursuing and selling maintenance work, especially commercial and large, high-end residential properties.

    Maintains a level of sales required to keep The Grounds Guys of Parker crews working at the desired level.

    Seeks and develops new business as required to maintain sales goals.

    Communicates with clients, potential clients, vendors, trade associations and other employees in a professional manner as part of business development and retention.

    Responds to clients or prospects phone calls within 24 hours.

    Generates leads and meets with potential clients. Asks for leads and referrals from current clients.

    Corresponds with Client and Production Staff to insure design integrity and to provide a seamless transition from sales to installation.

    Produces creative designs staying up-to-date with new products and techniques. Keeps The Grounds Guys of Parker and client goals and objectives integrated in all designs.

    Maintains continuing education in sales and landscape design.

    Develops cost estimates, proposals, contracts, and reviews with clients.

    Make follow-up calls with customers to insure satisfaction.

    Uses company systems, software, and applications to track leads, produce estimates, and communicate with customers.

    Attend occasional training and other company meetings.

    Qualifications and Skills:

    Position requires experience with a variety of computer landscaping programs and blueprints; a degree in landscape designs is preferred but not necessary, a minimum of 2 years experience in the landscaping sales and design field.

    Highly motivated candidate that is goal oriented and maintains a positive and enthusiastic attitude, has exceptional presentation, sales ability, and can effectively communicate with a diverse clientele.

    Required Experience:

    Sales: 2 years

    Landscape Design: 2 years

    Notice

    The Grounds Guys LLC is the franchisor of the The Grounds Guys® franchised system. Each The Grounds Guys® franchised location is independently-owned and operated by an independent franchisee performing services. As a service to its independent franchisees, The Grounds Guys LLC lists employment opportunities available throughout the franchised network so those employment opportunities may be conveniently found by interested parties at one central location for brand management purposes only. The Grounds Guys LLC is NOT the employer seeking help. The only employer is the independent franchisee who has listed its available positions on this website.

    *Acknowledgement

    I acknowledge that each independent The Grounds Guys® franchisee hires and determines the terms and conditions of employment for its own employees. Any employment benefits, compensation and employment practices vary by location. Neither The Grounds Guys LLC (“Franchisor”) nor its affiliates have the power to: (1) hire, fire or modify the employment condition of franchisee’s employees; (2) supervise and control franchisee’s employee work schedule or conditions of employment; (3) determine the rate and method of payment; or (4) accept, review or maintain franchisee employment records. The Grounds Guys LLC is NOT the employer and/or joint employer for: (i) any of the job opportunities listed on this website; (ii) any of the independent franchisees; and, (iii) any of the employees of the independent franchisees.