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Brainerd - Summer Outdoor Sales - Work on the Lake!
Waterfront Restoration
Job Description
To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply on our website: https://www.waterfrontrestoration.com. Since 2003, Waterfront Restoration, LLC has been the preferred full-service provider of ecologically conscious, non-chemical control of AIS and nuisance plants on nearly every metro lake. We have earned the title as "the most referred lake weed removal company" by hundreds of residential homeowners, Park and Recreation Boards, Lake Associations, Watershed Districts, Municipality Boards, and HOAs throughout Minnesota, by utilizing the most thorough and specialized SCUBA by-the-root deep cleaning process in the lake weed removal industry. This service provides instant results that extract 95% of the entire root structure, stalks, and biomass of invasive and nuisance weeds. Our service lines include watercraft inspections, SCUBA by-the-root removal, floating weed cleanup, dangerous debris cleanup, zebra mussel extraction, and non-chemical product sales. We are proud to provide exceptional quality and service that solves the problems many lake residents face and a service that creates beautiful lakeshores that families love. Job Description This is an outside sales position in Brainerd (can also be used for internship credits if you are currently enrolled in a qualified college course)- approximately 40 hours per week from May/June to August/September. You will be the face of the company and meet with the leads at their lakeshore property to provide a quote and inform them of our services. You will also work from your home to provide quotes via phone and email to prospects who are not able to meet with you onsite. You will then follow up with any unclosed sales daily until the sale is closed. From there, you will provide our operations team with customer information and instructions to complete services. Unlike other sales positions, you get to spend time outside by the lake soaking up the sun all while earning a great income and developing your entrepreneurial skills portfolio. Not only that, but you will be putting a smile on families' faces because you will be selling a service that will allow them to enjoy a weed-free lakefront. Check out our video to learn more about working at Waterfront Restoration! https://youtu.be/HzNGiGUQQNU Key things you’ll learn: The steps of the sales cycle (including tips and tricks on how to master each one). How to thrive in a service company while connecting with some of the most affluent and advanced individuals in the United States. How to create expert presentations for each homeowner. Job Responsibilities (% breakdown): 60% = Outdoor sales: Meet outside by the lake with prospects directly at their lake home who have inquired about our service. Build rapport, create proposals, and present a proposal to the prospect. During the Fall and early Winter, meet with prospects to provide consultations on holiday lighting. 20% = Indoor sales: Communicate with clients over the phone, Zoom, and email about their project. Then, type up a proposal for them based on your conversations. 10% = Project Management: Ensure that customers' projects are fully managed via updated notes, data entry, and protocol development. 10% = Customer relationship management and networking: Assist the sales and marketing team in maintaining customer retention and satisfaction through calling, emailing, and asking for referrals—no cold calling. Requirements Requirements. To be a good fit for the position, you will need: A winning attitude and a proven trend of personal growth A valid driver’s license with a dependable car Basic computer competence in Excel and a CRM Self-motivation, a strong work ethic, and the ability to achieve goals A strong sense of integrity Knowledge of the Brainerd Lakes area
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