Landscape Design & Sales Position (Entry Level)

Pay: $40,000 – $50,000 per year
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Rochester, NY 14626 (In person)

Van Putte Gardens is an award-winning landscape and garden center specializing in high-end residential and commercial landscape projects throughout Western New York. Our continued growth is driven by our commitment to exceptional quality, outstanding customer service, and a dedicated team of professionals.

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated, entry-level individual to join our growing team in an entry level Landscape Design & Sales role. This position offers hands-on training and cross-functional experience, with a clear path for growth into an independent landscape designer within 1–3 years.

Responsibilities

Train under an experienced designer/landscape coordinator to create proposals, drawings, and customer contracts
Assist with estimating project budgets, labor, and material costs
Communicate with customers regarding project timelines and landscape inquiries
Support office operations including scheduling, billing, cost tracking, and data entry
Assist with garden center operations as needed during peak seasons (cashiering, stocking, marketing, and clerical support)
Learn plant materials in nursery and perennial departments

Qualifications

Required:

Associate degree in landscape design, horticulture, or a related field
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting

Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree in landscape design, horticulture, or related field
Familiarity with plant materials
Experience with SketchUp, AutoCAD, Photoshop, or similar design software
Prior landscape design or sales experience (not required; training provided)

Benefits

Health insurance
Paid time off
SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with employer match
Employee discount

Schedule

Day shift, 8-hour shifts
Weekend availability required during peak seasons

Work Location

In person at Rochester, NY 14626
Must be able to reliably commute or relocate prior to start date

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Education:

Associate (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Greece, NY 14626 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Van Putte Gardens

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