Park Consultant - Montana Territory Sales

Northwest Playground•Billings, MT

3d•$600,000 - $85,000•Remote

About The Position

Northwest Playground Equipment, Inc. is seeking a Park Consultant for the Montana territory. This family-owned company, established in 1996, specializes in turn-key outdoor play and recreation projects across the Pacific Northwest and beyond. They partner with high-quality manufacturers to offer a range of products including playground equipment, safety surfacing, site furnishings, and interactive play features. This role offers a sales career focused on creating spaces for children and families.

Requirements

4+ years of B2B outside sales experience, ideally in construction, commercial landscape, outdoor recreation, or selling to public agencies.
Experience with RFPs, RFQs, and public bids is a strong plus.
Comfortable reading construction plans, specifications, and take-offs, or able to learn quickly.
Basic understanding of construction processes.
Strong communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects at once and prioritize well.
Experience with Salesforce or a similar CRM preferred.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and quick to learn new systems.
Bachelor’s degree in business, communication, or a related field preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.
Must live in the Montana territory.
Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and a reliable vehicle with current insurance.
Able to walk active job sites and uneven terrain, and to carry product samples and trade-show materials.

Nice To Haves

Experience with RFPs, RFQs, and public bids is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Identify and pursue new customers through research, calls, email, site visits, and networking.
Attend community meetings, pre-bid meetings, and local events where public-space projects take shape.
Conduct discovery conversations and site visits to understand project scope, budget, timeline, and decision-makers.
Work with the design team to recommend the right mix of play equipment, surfacing, and amenities.
Present proposals and product options in person and virtually.
Lead responses to RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, and public bids with support from the quoting team.
Keep Salesforce current with leads, opportunities, and activity.
Set weekly, monthly, and annual goals, forecast accurately, and report on pipeline in regular sales meetings.
Remain the customer’s main point of contact after the sale, working with project and installation teams to resolve issues.
Turn completed projects into repeat business and referrals.
Monitor competitors to ensure NPEI remains the preferred choice.
Attend regional and national trade shows and parks and recreation conferences.
Lead lunch-and-learns and presentations for customers and design professionals.