What are the responsibilities and job description for the Swimming pool sales position at Paradise Pools, Inc?
Company Description
Paradise Pools, with over 30 years of expertise in pool construction and renovation, specializes in crafting custom pool designs to suit diverse styles and budgets. Beginning with personalized consultations, we aim to understand each client's unique vision and needs. Our designs feature various enhancements like natural stone waterfalls, LED lighting, outdoor kitchens, and patios. Serving homeowners across Maryland, DC & Virginia we pride ourselves on consistent communication and dedicated service to create stunning backyard spaces.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site role based in Jessup, MD, for a Swimming Pool Sales Professional. The primary responsibilities include consulting with potential customers, understanding their pool and outdoor living needs, presenting customized solutions, and effectively closing sales. The role also involves maintaining strong customer relationships, offering excellent service, and meeting sales targets by utilizing industry knowledge and sales strategies.
Qualifications
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with customers effectively
- Proficiency in customer service and a commitment to delivering a positive client experience
- Proven aptitude for sales, including identifying client needs and presenting tailored solutions
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently to achieve sales goals
- Knowledge of swimming pool construction and design is beneficial but not required
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field is a plus
- Run all appointments as assigned
- Conduct immediate and scheduled follow up, after initial customer meeting, until pool is sold, or until the customer is no longer interested in a pool ownership. Present company, marketing, and related sales information to customers in a presentation format
- Actively pursue local club memberships for networking and developing relationships with related businesses, i.e., landscapers and builders. Identify new sales prospects and contacts to establish positive business relationships and leverage sales from a growing referral base
- Assist in the development of marketing efforts
- Assist in the development of sales presentation and collateral materials
- Meet once per month to review individual progress against sales plan and determine corrective actions if needed
- Other projects and duties as required/assigned
- Microsoft Office, proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Customer service oriented
- Must be committed and willing to put in the necessary time to be successful
- Able to work nights and Saturdays if required
- Works well under pressure to meet deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - both written and spoken
- Strong negotiating skills to persuade and influence others
- Participates and works well in a team-based environment
- Ability to develop and deliver presentations
- Excellent organization and follow-up skills
- Must feel comfortable being compensated under a 100% commission pay structure
- Positive and outgoing personality
Preferred
- Negotiation
- Design
- Results Oriented
- Persuasive
Equal Opportunity Employer