Recreation Specialist - NJ

Commercial Recreation Specialists•Kenilworth, NJ

About The Position

Would you like to "inspire the human spirit through recreation"? Would you like to provide "recreation solutions that drive results"? We love what we do because we're not a simple vendor, distributor, or product pusher. We measure our success by the success of our customers, offering comprehensive solutions that not only achieve goals but surpass them. Our goal is to maximize the business potential of each customer as we strive to be the premier resource for everything recreation. Simply said, we at Commercial Recreation Specialists are providers of FUN. CRS is looking to bolster its already successful team with some new, consultative talent. The New Jersey Recreation Specialist will be responsible for finding opportunities to consult organizations in New Jersey on their upcoming park and recreation projects. The Recreation Specialist will work 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 such as splashpads, playgrounds, shade/shelter structures, site amenities, and more that meet the recreation needs and budget limitations of the organization. Responsibilities include understanding the clients' business goals/operations/budgets, estimating project costs, closing deals, and managing accounts. The position is part of a larger team that includes product specialists, landscape architects, project coordinators, a marketing team, and installers, in addition to our manufacturers' resources. Key responsibilities and success factors include: · Networking · Professional Sales calls · Trade Shows (state and national associations) · Lunch & Learn presentations with specifying companies (engineers and architects and prospects) · Needs Analyses/Sales Meetings · Project estimating · Solutions designing · Closing deals · Account and project management

Requirements

A "hunter" mentality is a requirement.
Candidates must: 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; and be serious about fun!
Candidates must also subscribe and exude the core values of: · Servant Mentality · Results Oriented · Fun Expert · Continual & Experiential Learner · Entrepreneurial Spirit
High School Diploma required.

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

Networking
Professional Sales calls
Trade Shows (state and national associations)
Lunch & Learn presentations with specifying companies (engineers and architects and prospects)
Needs Analyses/Sales Meetings
Project estimating
Solutions designing
Closing deals
Account and project management