Now Hiring - Van Putte Gardens - Landscape Design and Sales Apprentice in Greece, NY

Full description of the position

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 Application Question(s):
• Do you have any AutoCAD experience?
• Is your Associate degree in landscape design, horticulture, or a related field? Education:
• Associate (Required) Experience:
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word): 1 year (Required) Ability to Commute:
• Greece, NY 14626 (Required) Work Location: In person