Description
Fencing, Gate & Pergola Experts
Since 1933, Walpole Outdoors has been the standard for handcrafted fencing, pergolas and other outdoor products, meeting the needs of homeowners and professionals alike with an unsurpassed variety of styles and custom designs. Today, Walpole maintains its position as a premier outdoor living space company through a commitment to working with customers and by applying new techniques and technologies to ensure that the end result exceeds their expectations.
If you are a highly motivated professional looking for an exciting challenge and the opportunity to utilize your strong sales skills, this is the right position for you. Walpole Outdoors is adding a full time Design Consultant for the Morris Plains, NJ Territory. This person should be detail oriented, capable of managing multiple priorities at once, and experienced in the industry.
Come join a dedicated team motivated to help drive Walpole Outdoors to great success!
Responsibilities
Design Consultants travel to client’s property to determine how Walpole Outdoors product may improve the property’s aesthetic or functional quality. After consultation with the client the Design Consultant will quote products needed and sell the client on the value of Walpole Outdoors integrated solution including design consultation, product manufacturing, delivery, and installation, while providing an exceptional end-to-end customer experience.
Job Duties
- Schedule site visits and be prompt for appointments
- Research client and opportunity via online tools prior to site visit
- Visit client’s property and proudly represent Walpole with courtesy and professionalism
- Greet customers with enthusiasm, build rapport though product knowledge and expertise on Walpole products, competitive advantages, product trends and market conditions
- Clearly communicate product recommendations and solicit immediate client feedback when possible
- Prepare and present written quote then review in person with client
- Create accurate list of products and services to be converted to SAGE Sales Order
- Assist with the collection of payment when appropriate
- Maintain timely and accurate records on company CRM Salesforce.com
- Maintain client communication from start to finish of job
- Partner with Showroom Manager to improve sales effectiveness for all
- Schedule client meetings at showroom to view products when appropriate
- Create and report on financial objectives by preparing an annual budget, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications and regular company training
Requirements
Skills and Qualifications
- Personal Interest in Product
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Positive outlook
- Customer Respect and Focus
- Computer and CRM Proficiency
- Valid Driver’s License
- Safe & Respectable Vehicle