Recreation Specialist - NJ
About The Position
Commercial Recreation Specialists (CRS) aims to inspire the human spirit through recreation by providing comprehensive recreation solutions. They are not just a vendor but a resource that measures success by customer success, striving to maximize business potential. The New Jersey Recreation Specialist will be responsible for identifying opportunities to consult organizations in New Jersey on park and recreation projects. This involves working with municipalities, civil engineers, landscape architects, schools, developers, churches, aquatic centers, and other recreation facilities. The specialist will advise, consult, design, sell, and install products such as splashpads, playgrounds, shade/shelter structures, and site amenities, ensuring they meet the clients' recreation needs and budget. The role also includes understanding client business goals, estimating project costs, closing deals, and managing accounts. The position is part of a larger team including product specialists, landscape architects, project coordinators, a marketing team, and installers, supported by manufacturer resources.
Requirements
- A "hunter" mentality
- Be a person of high character, integrity, and honesty
- Have the ability and willingness to be a part of a team
- Be insatiably curious and have the capacity to learn
- Have a tremendous work ethic with the willingness to do whatever it takes to serve the client
- Hold themselves accountable for their growth and success
- Manage their time effectively
- Exhibit exemplary communication in person, on the phone, and in writing
- Be serious about fun!
- Subscribe and exude the core values of: Servant Mentality, Results Oriented, Fun Expert, Continual & Experiential Learner, Entrepreneurial Spirit
- High School Diploma required
- Able to meet all physical requirements of routine office work and occasional site work
- Able to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50lbs
- Viewing of computer screens for high portion work periods during office work
- Provide vehicle for this position
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in the recreation market and/or selling to municipalities, resorts, parks, recreation centers and the like
- Experience with and understanding of construction process, documentation, RFP/bid processes
- Comfort with mechanicals, electrical, plumbing, concrete, computers
- College degree (in engineering, construction management, landscape architecture, or related field a plus)
- Experience with CAD design software
Responsibilities
- Finding opportunities to consult organizations in New Jersey on their upcoming park and recreation projects
- Working with municipalities (Parks & Rec, Mayors, City Administrators), "specifiers" (Civil Engineers and Landscape Architects), schools, developers, churches, aquatic centers, recreation facilities, and other interested parties to advise, consult, design, sell and install products
- Understanding the clients' business goals/operations/budgets
- Estimating project costs
- Closing deals
- Managing accounts
- Networking
- Professional Sales calls
- Attending Trade Shows (state and national associations)
- Conducting Lunch & Learn presentations with specifying companies (engineers and architects and prospects)
- Performing Needs Analyses/Sales Meetings
- Solutions designing
- Account and project management
Benefits
- Health and Dental Insurance
- 401k + company contribution
- Paid Vacation
- Mileage allowance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
