Landscape Designer & Client Guide

Location:Onalaska, WI
Industry: Landscape Sales, Landscape Design, Landscaping, Sales
Company:Phillips Outdoor Services

Phillips Outdoor Services is now hiring a Landscape Designer & Client Guide to join our growing sales team in Onalaska, WI.

We’re seeking a talented landscape professional with proven design and sales skills who’s passionate about creating exceptional outdoor spaces for residential and commercial clients. You want to transform client visions into reality, build lasting relationships, and grow a thriving design portfolio with your creative expertise.

As our Landscape Designer & Client Guide, you’ll manage the complete design and sales process from initial consultations through proposal presentation—creating award‑winning landscape designs that drive installations and maintenance services across communities in La Crosse, WI and Winona, MN. This position offers the perfect blend of creative design work and client relationship building. You’ll be able to develop innovative solutions while being supported by a company that values quality craftsmanship and client satisfaction.

Drive landscape installation sales across residential and commercial projects by conducting client consultations, creating compelling designs, and converting prospects into signed contracts while ensuring exceptional client satisfaction, upselling maintenance and additional services, and profitable project outcomes.

• Conduct on‑site consultations, assess residential and commercial properties, and create professional landscape designs and proposals using design software
• Present design concepts to clients with compelling storytelling and convert consultations to signed contracts
• Manage design revisions and approvals to meet client expectations and project timelines
• Collaborate with other Client Guides and Landscape Operations Manager to ensure designs are buildable and profitable
• Discover, learn, and integrate AI tools to enhance the sales and design process including presentations, renderings, and idea generation
• Generate new leads through networking, referrals, and upselling complementary services including maintenance services, fencing, decking, irrigation, etc.
• Maintain accurate records in company systems and provide seamless handoff to installation crews with detailed specifications

• 2-5 years of residential and commercial landscape design and sales experience with proven track record of closing projects
• Proficiency with landscape design software
• Strong understanding of landscape installation and maintenance practices, plant materials, and hardscaping techniques
• Excellent presentation and communication skills with ability to influence and persuade
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Self‑motivated with strong organizational and time management skills
• Valid driver’s license
• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, or related field preferred but not required

• Ongoing sales training and professional development
• Design software training and continuing education opportunities
• Regular performance reviews and goal‑setting sessions
• Mentorship opportunities and industry certification support
• Clear advancement path toward senior design or sales leadership roles

Reports to Director of Sales

• Annual Salary: Competitive base salary + commission with unlimited earning potential.
• Sign‑on Bonus: Up to $5,000
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Up to 4 weeks paid time off (PTO) annually
• Profit sharing program
• Award‑winning company culture
• Strong community reputation

Office‑based with frequent travel to client properties and project sites. Some outdoor site visits in various weather conditions.