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Outside Sales Representative

Adventure Playground Systems

Outside Sales Representative

Houston, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Adventure Playground Systems is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Sales Representative to join our team of Adventure Play Experts. This role will be focused on expanding market coverage and increasing business to business sales in Houston, as well as, our neighboring cities. This candidate must be organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable seeking out new business opportunities through referrals, industry networking organizations, qualified sales leads, etc. They should possess the ability to develop long term business relationships through superior customer service initiatives, excellent communication skills, and an overall upbeat and positive attitude. Ideal candidates have experience or working knowledge in the parks & recreation sector, general contracting/construction industry, landscape architecture, childcare facilities, and/or playground industries.

    Some of the specific duties and requirements are, but not limited to the following:

    RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

    • Develop applied knowledge of overall product database and services through a training program
    • Develop projects from start to finish in an extended sales cycle
    • Prospecting, lead generation, follow up and detailed tracking of the sales process in CRM system
    • Learn current playground safety guidelines and standards, CPSI testing and certification required within the first year of employment
    • Evaluate job sites and take accurate measurements that result in detailed park layouts and designs
    • Collaborate with internal team members to create a play solution that meets the client's needs and overall budget
    • Coordinate with team members to respond and resolve customer requests, questions or issues
    • Frequent outside sales calls and site visits with potential and existing clients
    • Demonstrate superior competitive sales techniques
    • Cultivate client relationships with key decision-makers; as well as, new and existing customers.
    • Provide superior customer service and professionalism at all times.
    • Meet or exceed all specified sales goals on a quarterly and yearly basis.
    • Must be willing to travel occasionally for out of town sales meetings, trade shows, etc.

    QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

    • High School education required, associate or bachelor's degree preferred
    • 2+ years of sales experience
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    • Must be punctual and professional
    • Motivated self-starter accustomed to working in an unsupervised environment
    • A detail-oriented individual that is organized and proficient with time management
    • Must be able to successfully multitask duties and manage multiple projects at once
    • Excellent computer skills with general knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, Google Apps for Business, customer relationship management systems and digital quotation platforms
    • AutoCAD experience not required but a plus
    • Valid drivers license and reliable mode of transportation required
    • Must be able to take accurate measurements in the field and be able to lift 20lbs for short durations.
    • Prior knowledge in commercial construction, landscaping, or park & rec. fields a plus.
    • Ability to read blueprints/ site plans a plus.

    Company Description

    Adventure Playground Systems is a Houston, Texas-based manufacturer of quality commercial-grade playground equipment, shade structures, park amenities, and splash pads. We offer turnkey park and playground equipment solutions to cities, schools, daycares, homeowners associations, park and recreation facilities, multi-family properties, landscape architects, and more. As a leader in the commercial playground equipment industry for over 20 years, we pride ourselves in providing a safe environment for all children to grow and nurture their natural sense of adventure. Adventure Playground Systems is an equal opportunity employer and we are dedicated to promoting a positive and culturally diverse workplace. Come join our team of hardworking, fun-loving play experts as we create adventures in play every day!