Hybrid Pool Sales and Designer - Manatee and Hillsborough na Neal Communities

Neal Communities is proud to be recognized as a 2025 Top Workplace in Sarasota and Manatee Counties! Our Waterscapes Pools & Spas team is seeking a talented Pool Designer & Sales professional to join us. If you’re ready to combine creativity with sales expertise, you’ll design stunning pools and outdoor kitchens while providing exceptional customer experiences in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING AT NEAL COMMUNITIES:

• The People! We take tremendous pride in making a positive difference in our team's lives. Our employees are not just an asset to Neal Communities and its customers; they are essential to the success of our business
• Outstanding Benefits - Health Care - Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Excellent Compensation Package
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Long & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(K) with Company Matching Contributions
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Employer Paid ID Theft Protection
• Employee Home Purchase Discount Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Service Awards
• Vendor Discount Program

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Make initial contact with all prospective clients and visit the job site to acquire site information
• Qualify the lead, initiate the sales process, and maintain the prospective lead in our CRM system
• Provide exceptional customer service by promptly responding to inquiries and providing accurate information about our pool designs and products
• Contact and build relationships with area home Construction Managers to assist with their pool-building needs
• Collaborate with Marketing to develop a marketing strategy, including creating visual aids and materials to capture more leads
• Conduct sales presentations for prospective customers
• Prepare pool purchase agreements and construction contracts, and assist with financing if necessary
• Meet with clients and determine their pool/outdoor kitchen environment, and discuss desired features and budget
• Design pools, spas, and outdoor kitchens to client specifications using Pool design software used by Waterscapes
• Develop and maintain knowledge of the company's pool products, services, and pricing to effectively communicate with customers
• Communicate plans with permitting and purchasing departments
• Maintain relationships with homebuilding and realtor communities
• Meet and exceed sales targets and contribute to the overall success of the sales team
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills

WHAT YOU BRING:

• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred
• Experience in pool and outdoor kitchen design and sales (required)
• Passion for the pool industry with a strong desire to learn and grow in pool sales and design
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build rapport with customers and colleagues
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with pool design software such as Structure Studios/Pool Studio preferred
• Strong organizational and time management skills; able to work independently and collaboratively in a professional, fast-paced environment
• Problem-solving and negotiation skills, with the ability to overcome objections and close sales
• Creative thinker with keen attention to detail

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• General sedentary work requiring the use of office equipment such as computers, copiers, printers, scanners, and telephones
• Position requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, grasping, writing, typing, repetitive motions, hearing ability, visual acuity, and climbing stairs on occasion
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
• The employee regularly travels (as a vehicle driver and passenger on various modes of transportation) and occasionally performs work on-site at construction worksites

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace Employer.