Landscape project manager

Reporting to:South Plainfield, NJ — work around the Tri-State area

Compensation:base rate plus commission DOE.

expected earnings: anywhere between 50K to 200K/ year.

Employment Type:Full-time, in person / field-based

About Us

Dahing Plants is a fast-growing, family-run plant company. We already operate a busy, year-round indoor plant business and now expandinginto outdoor landscape design and installs. This means steady work throughout the year, real room for growth, and a small-team environment where people pitch in and get things done. We value great work ethic, people ready to go above and beyond, people that values a friendly, practical workplace and understands that our success is your success.

The Role (Short Version)

We are looking for a seasoned landscape enhance project manager and sales person to kickstart our adventure into the outdoor plant/landscaping space.

You will be half using our existing leads and half finding your own leads. You will run client meetings, translate ideas into plant-forward concepts and planting palettes, and help turn those concepts into paid projects.

You will be working with a team of people including landscape designers and installation crew to successfully close landscape projects

*MUST HAVE experience working with outdoor plants / landscaping projects

*A Note About Leads and Hustle

We will have someleads that are pre-existing but this job heavily depends on you to initiate on them and you're expected to generate some leads of your own. By sourcing prospects, following up, networking, and moving leads through the funnel. We will train and mentor you on sales technique, estimating, and proposals, but you will drive outreach.

Your Day-Day here:

• Prospecting and networking with potential clients.
• Lead on-site consultations for residential and commercial clients to understand goals, budgets, and timelines.
• Own the sales conversation through to a signed contract, with coaching and resources provided so you are comfortable generating and closing leads.
• Cross-sell indoor plant programs, seasonal maintenance, lighting, hardscapes, and service agreements.
• Coordinate with estimating and installation teams to ensure clean handoffs to the field.
• Manage and grow your sales pipeline and log activity and proposals in our CRM.
• Spend time in the field, including site visits in all kinds of weather and occasional evening or weekend client meetings.
• Long story short: find us landscape clients, SELL on them, and execute project with a team.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Has existing knowledge on outdoor plants on a professional level
• is seasoned in Landscaping sales.
• Preferred to have existing book of business to obtain sales quickly.
• comfortable presenting designs and translating them into scope and pricing, having experience with or ambition for projects ranging from $5,000 to $300,000 and above.
• You have strong knowledge of plant selection, soils, planting design, and site conditions, with native, coastal, or specimen plant knowledge as a plus.
• You are a self-starter who is organized and reliable and keeps your calendar, files, and commitments in order.
• You are calm and collaborative and value a peaceful, steady workplace. You have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation for Tri-State travel.
• Interest or experience in indoor plant programs is a bonus because we have year-round work.

Hours and Pace

This is a full-time, field-based role. Days vary between client meetings, site visits, and or proposal work. We are practical about hours, but evenings or busy weeks may be required. Flexibility and ownership are important.

What We Offer

- competitive base salary with uncapped commission and strong earning potential.

• year-round work with a predictable pipeline, not just seasonal projects.

• training and mentorship on sales, estimating support, and installation team coordination.

Benefits include paid time off, a health stipend, and a clear path to senior design, sales, or leadership roles.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $50, $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Please read and confirm: this job requires you to report to 707 Sampton Ave, South Plainfield, NJ, Please CHECK AND CONFIRM that you can make it here before applying.

• List all the landscape design softwares that you're professional in.

• If you were to be hired, how long do you estimate it will take for you to land your first project and why.
• Do you have an existing book of business/contacts that you can call to sell landscape projects to?
• Would love to see your portfolio, please send to and CC
• Talk on your sales experience
• What was the biggest sale you closed and what part did you play in there
• What are the most common plants you use in your projects?

• Landscaping question (as if I am a client):

• how often do I have to water my plants outdoors?

• how can I preserve these plants over the winter?

• Describe a particularly challenging experience with a client. What happened, how did you resolve it, and what were the results?

Work Location: On the road