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Construction Estimator
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL ACCOUNT MANAGER - WESTERN DUPAGE LANDSCAPING
Christy Webber Landscapes is a full-service landscape provider offering design, construction, and maintenance programs to residential, commercial, and municipal clients throughout Chicago. We are looking to fill Construction Estimator position Responsible for a variety of duties focusing on bidding and proposal generation for Landscape Construction Projects. These areas of focus will include document review, specification reading, plan take-offs, estimating, purchasing, subcontractor relations, composing emails and correspondence, field site visits, spreadsheet and database work, review, and corrections. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Please email your resume to jobs@christywebber.com HORTICULTURIST - WESTERN DUPAGE LANDSCAPING, INC. Job Title: Horticulturist Job Status: Full-Time Employee Company Department: Landscape Services Description: The function of the Horticulturist is to provide the necessary support to WDS & WDL Staff in the areas of landscape maintenance, and all aspects of proper horticultural practices and care of shrubs, trees, perennials, and annuals. This will be accomplished through appropriate controls in coordination with and supervision of the WDS Manager. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Oversee fine gardening field staff crews. • Assist Design Studio staff with perennial garden designs and proposals. • Maintain a leadership role in progressive, innovative strategies to improve customer service, safety, working conditions, and profits. • Train and oversee field staff in the proper care and techniques necessary to maintain high end Annual, Perennial gardens as well as turf, trees and shrubs in the landscape. • Assist in a sales support function evaluating new projects, opportunities, and renewals. Education & Experience: A BS degree from an accredited college in Horticulture or related field including 3-5 years of practical on hands experience. Corporate Office: 31W478 Diehl Road Naperville, Illinois 60563 Contact Information: General Manager Send your resume to Email: resumes@wdlinc.com Phone: 630-416-0072
RESIDENTAL & COMMERCIAL ACCOUNT MANAGER: Reports to: General Manager This job description is general in nature, and not an exclusive list of all job duties. Employee may be assigned other duties as directed by the General Manager. Job Summary The Account Manager is responsible for exceeding customer expectations by effective management of the financial and human resources appropriated to them by following W.D.S. Quality Standards. The Account Manager will be responsible for selling the products and services W.D.S. offers as well as achieving assigned sales goals and gross profit. The position ensures the performance of W.D.S Quality Standards and the management of all resources to achieve client confidence and exceptional service for their clients. Key Outcomes and Objectives Service the assigned client base to meet and exceed client’s expectations through prompt. Responsive, quality customer service utilizing W.D.S systems and methods. Generate a designated dollar volume of sales through referrals, client base and prospecting activities. Project a positive, helpful, kind and professional public image always. Promote a safe and helpful workplace where teamwork and communication are a top priority. Work in a constructive manner promoting teamwork and camaraderie. Requirements 2 year or 4-year Degree from an accredited College/University in Horticulture or related field, or commensurate experience. Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record. 1 - 2 years’ experience in the green industry. Basic computer skills for communication, bidding, written correspondence. Technical skills - Knowledge of plant materials (trees, evergreens, shrubs, perennials, flowers, bulbs), sales, landscape maintenance tasks, procedures, and basic financial statements. Functional skills – strong written and verbal communication, organization, client orientation, teamwork, leadership, motivational skills, conflict resolution, service recovery, determination, and versatility. Personal characteristics – self-starter, large work capacity, self-confidence, good judgement, respected, perseverance, stability, assertiveness. Ability to work independently as well as in groups. Physical Requirements -This position requires the physical ability to walk properties in all seasons and the ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time, the ability to stoop, squat, kneel, bend
The Landscape Contractor April 2021
HELP WANTED and twist. Office is located on second floor so the ability to climb stairs and move around an office setting is mandatory. Language Requirement – The ability to read, write and speak English is required to communicate effectively with clients, crews and office or yard staff. Duties and Responsibilities Property Inspections, Progress Reports, Enhancement recommendations in the form of a proposal, face to face meetings with Clients or subcontractors. Prospecting activities including telephone, email, cold calling, network groups to secure new business. Job Packages and Job Organization for work sold and the paperwork necessary to complete the work using W.D.S systems. Field supervision of enhancements work and over site of Maintenance crews on assigned client’s properties. Estimating, site analysis, measuring, proposal preparation and presentation for new business. Weekly participation in sales meetings, A/R meetings, A/P meetings, Safety meetings, etc. Client requests or concerns must be responded to within 24 hours. A professional appearance that is appropriate for the situation is required. Complete other tasks and special projects that are assigned in a timely fashion. Measurement of Performance Meeting or exceeding the sales goals assigned by profit center. Renewal business percentage and volume. Gross volume of sales production. Gross profit of all accounts by profit center. Site assessment schedule and progress reports completed on time. Special assignments are completed on time. No Safety violations. Maintain a Professional, positive, constructive, supportive, and cooperative attitude. EMAIL: RESUMES@WDLINC.COM SUPERVISOR/PROJECT MANAGER WESTERN DUPAGE LANDSCAPING, INC. WDL SUPERVISOR / PROJECT MANAGER: Reports to: OPERATIONS MANAGER Summary: The SUPERVISOR is responsible for exceeding customer expectations by effective management of the financial and human resources appropriated to them in their department. The position ensures the performance of WDL Quality Standards and the management of all resources to achieve confidence and exceptional service for their clients. Will oversee/run multiply high dollar jobs concurrently.
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