Northwest Playground Equipment, Inc.

Building Community Through Play!

Park Consultant – Playground Equipment, Outdoor Amenity Sales

SalesSalesFull TimeRemoteTeam 11-50Since 1996H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Oregon

Posted

41 days ago

Salary

$60K / year

Bachelor Degree4 yrs expExperience acceptedEnglish

Job Description

• The Park Consultant will be responsible for building and expanding the client base within a defined geographic area. • Identifying potential customers such as municipalities, schools, developers, and other entities involved in creating public spaces. • Reaching out to prospective clients through cold calls, emails, and face-to-face meetings. • Engaging with existing clients and deepening relationships to encourage repeat business. • Building a robust sales pipeline by regularly updating the CRM system with leads, prospects, and sales activities. • Monitoring competitors’ activities and products to position Northwest Playground Equipment strategically as the preferred choice. • Developing and implementing weekly, monthly, and yearly sales goals tailored to the specific needs of your territory. • Participating in internal sales meetings to report on the status of your pipeline, receive updates, and collaborate with the team on winning strategies. • Understanding and forecasting future sales opportunities, maintaining consistent follow-up with clients to convert leads into confirmed sales. • Conducting in-depth discovery calls and site visits to identify the scope of the project, budget constraints, timelines, and key decision-makers. • Offering customized recommendations that align with client needs, whether it’s a playground, safety surfacing, or interactive amenities. • Providing expert advice on product benefits and addressing any client concerns or obstacles. • Conducting on-site or virtual demonstrations to showcase the capabilities and advantages of Northwest Playground’s product offerings. • Representing the company at local and national trade shows, networking events, and community meetings to build brand visibility. • Working closely with internal teams to ensure that proposals are accurate, competitive, and tailored to the client's needs. • Responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotations (RFQs), and Requests for Information (RFIs) in a timely manner, ensuring that all documentation is compliant and well-prepared. • Providing cost estimates, overseeing logistics, and coordinating with the design team to generate high-quality quotes for clients. • Collaborating with internal logistics and installation teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and to specification. • Conducting post-project reviews and staying in touch with clients to maintain strong relationships for future opportunities. • Acting as the primary point of contact for any client issues that arise during project execution and working to resolve them quickly and effectively. • Building lasting relationships with key accounts through consistent communication and exceptional service. • Maximizing the territory's potential by identifying opportunities for growth within existing client bases and continuously expanding the client network. • Encouraging satisfied clients to refer Northwest Playground Equipment to other potential customers in the industry.

Job Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in business, communication, or a related field is preferred
  • Equivalent experience will also be considered
  • A minimum of 4 years of sales experience, ideally within the construction or outdoor recreation industry, is required
  • Prior experience managing RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs is highly beneficial
  • Willingness to travel 60-75% of the time within and 5-10% outside the territory
  • Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM software is advantageous
  • The ability to read construction plans, specifications, and take-offs is required.
  • Strong communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
  • Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Smartphone, Notebook, and able to quickly learn internal project management and financial tools.
  • Basic understanding of construction processes and the ability to attend bid meetings when required.

Benefits

  • Professional growth opportunities
  • On-the-job training
  • 10 paid Holidays
  • Paid holiday shut down between Christmas and New Year's Day
  • Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401k with 4% employer matching

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