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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $43,000.00 - $92,200.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Benefits
base salary
Commission
bonus
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Travel reimbursement
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
Pelican Playgrounds is a growing recreation design and construction company that operates throughout Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. The company specializes in designing, selling, installing, and providing customer support for a variety of commercial recreation products, including playground systems, shade structures, park amenities, splash pads, dog park equipment, site furnishings, and much more. Pelican Playgrounds is dedicated to creating safe, accessible, and unique play spaces in the Gulf South region. The company’s mission is rooted in the belief that children and communities flourish when given ample opportunities to be outdoors, engage in physical activities, and enjoy creative play. Joining Pelican Playgrounds... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- minimum 3 years of sales experience preferably in the outdoor recreation or construction sector
- experience managing projects from inception to completion
- proficiency with CRM software such as Zoho
- valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- ability to travel at least 3 days per week within the region
- strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- excellent verbal and written communication skills
- ability to respond promptly to customer inquiries and new leads
- familiarity with safety standards and industry regulations relevant to playgrounds and park amenities
Job Qualifications
- Proven experience in sales and project management preferably in commercial playground or outdoor recreation industries
- strong organizational and time management skills
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- ability to build and maintain customer relationships
- familiarity with CRM software such as Zoho
- self-motivated and results-driven personality
- ability to work independently and handle multiple projects simultaneously
- valid driver's license and clean driving record
- proficiency in sales presentations product demonstrations and client meetings
- willingness to travel frequently within the assigned territory
- commitment to ongoing professional development through training and certifications
Job Duties
- Take full ownership of territory performance including sales repairs drop shipments and projects from start to finish
- create and execute an annual territory prospecting plan
- achieve agreed-upon sales goals and performance metrics
- stay up-to-date with industry trends safety standards competitors and early-stage project opportunities via social media news alerts and AI tools
- establish develop and maintain strong customer relationships
- conduct prospecting calls site visits and customer meetings at least 3 days per week
- maintain a minimum of 2 I'm in your area drop-ins per week
- conduct regular sales presentations product demonstrations and lead meetings to showcase the features and services provided by Pelican Playgrounds
- provide 24-hour follow-up on all leads and client communication
- drive repeat business and referral relationships
- respond to all new leads within 24 hours
- enter and track all activity in CRM (Zoho)
- maintain organized and updated CRM Workdrive and Books systems
- bring strong organizational and time management skills to coordinate sales and project execution from lead intake project sold job closeout
- work closely with internal team members vendors and installation crews
- provide timely quotes and proposals to prospective customers
- lead customer services projects such as replacement parts warranties surfacing and repair coordination
- frequent in-state travel throughout Louisiana on the road 3+ days per week
- meet minimum expectation of monthly travel to customers 700-900 miles
- travel one week per month to remote areas of the territory hotels and travel paid by Pelican Playgrounds
- represent Pelican Playgrounds at regional conferences trade shows and networking events
- occasional out-of-state travel for conferences training and team events
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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