Pool Designer and Sales - Manatee

Neal Communities is proud to be recognized as a 2025 Top Workplace in Sarasota and Manatee Counties! Our Waterscapes Pools & Spas team is looking for a driven Pool Designer & Sales professional to join us. This role blends creativity with consultative sales, offering you the opportunity to design custom pools and outdoor living spaces while guiding clients through an exceptional end-to-end experience. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy turning ideas into beautifully executed designs, this is a great opportunity to make an impact.This is an on-site position based in our Lakewood Ranch, Florida office.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 businessOutstanding Benefits - Health Care - Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug CoverageExcellent Compensation PackageEmployer Paid Life InsuranceSupplemental InsuranceLong & Short-Term Disability Insurance401(K) with Company Matching ContributionsPTO & Paid HolidaysEmployer Paid ID Theft ProtectionEmployee Home Purchase Discount ProgramTuition Reimbursement ProgramEmployee Wellness ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Pet InsuranceEmployee Service AwardsVendor Discount ProgramWHAT YOU'LL DO:Make initial contact with all prospective clients and visit the job site to acquire site informationQualify the lead, initiate the sales process, and maintain the prospective lead in our CRM systemProvide exceptional customer service by promptly responding to inquiries and providing accurate information about our pool designs and productsContact and build relationships with area home Construction Managers to assist with their pool-building needsCollaborate with Marketing to develop a marketing strategy, including creating visual aids and materials to capture more leadsConduct sales presentations for prospective customersPrepare pool purchase agreements and construction contracts, and assist with financing if necessaryMeet with clients and determine their pool/outdoor kitchen environment, and discuss desired features and budgetDesign pools, spas, and outdoor kitchens to client specifications using Pool design software used by WaterscapesDevelop and maintain knowledge of the company's pool products, services, and pricing to effectively communicate with customersCommunicate plans with permitting and purchasing departmentsMaintain relationships with homebuilding and realtor communitiesMeet and exceed sales targets and contribute to the overall success of the sales teamThe 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 skillsWHAT YOU BRING:High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field preferredExperience 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 designExcellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build rapport with customers and colleaguesProficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with pool design software such as Structure Studios/Pool Studio preferredStrong organizational and time management skills; able to work independently and collaboratively in a professional, fast-paced environmentProblem-solving and negotiation skills, with the ability to overcome objections and close salesCreative thinker with keen attention to detailPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:General sedentary work requiring the use of office equipment such as computers, copiers, printers, scanners, and telephonesPosition requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, grasping, writing, typing, repetitive motions, hearing ability, visual acuity, and climbing stairs on occasionMay occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 poundsThe employee regularly travels (as a vehicle driver and passenger on various modes of transportation) and occasionally performs work on-site at construction worksitesAll employees will support the organization's mission and vision by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence and competence, collaboration and innovation, respect, commitment to our community, accountability, and ownership.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.Neal Communities and its affiliated entities work with a limited group of approved recruiting partners under a signed agreement. We do not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate referrals, or inquiries from other third-party agencies. Any resumes submitted without a current, signed recruiting agreement in place will be treated as direct applications, and Neal Communities and its affiliates will not pay any associated fees.This policy applies to all job postings across NealCareers.com and any other platforms where Neal Communities or its affiliated companies advertise open positions.