Outdoor Living Consultant

About the role

A growing luxury outdoor living company is seeking an experienced Outdoor Living Consultant to join its team and take ownership of the client experience from the initial inquiry through signed contract and construction handoff. This is a unique opportunity for someone who understands that successful outdoor living projects require more than great sales and more than beautiful designs. The ideal candidate can sell the vision, bring it to life through professional 2D and 3D design, understand construction feasibility, and deliver a clean project to the construction team. You will work directly with affluent residential clients designing highly customized outdoor environments while managing your own sales pipeline and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Own the sales process from initial lead through signed contract
• Conduct in-home and onsite consultations
• Understand client goals, property conditions, lifestyle needs, and budget
• Maintain an organized CRM pipeline with consistent follow-up
• Develop proposals and guide clients through the decision-making process
• Meet or exceed established sales goals
• Build referral opportunities and long-term client relationships
• Design custom pools and complete outdoor living environments
• Create professional 2D and 3D renderings using Pool Studio
• Develop concepts incorporating pools, spas, patios, hardscapes, outdoor kitchens, fire features, pool houses, bars, structures, lighting, water features, decking, and finishes
• Present designs to clients and make revisions based on feedback
• Ensure designs remain aligned with budget, site conditions, and construction feasibility
• Serve as the primary client contact throughout the sales and design process
• Coordinate accurate project handoffs to the construction team
• Ensure drawings, selections, scope, and site details are complete
• Remain involved during construction when clarification or client support is needed
• Represent the company professionally at showrooms, home shows, trade events, and community functions

Requirements

• 5+ years of pool design, pool construction, building, or related experience
• Hands-on Pool Studio experience is required
• Proven sales experience within pools, construction, landscaping, luxury home services, or outdoor living
• Strong understanding of residential construction, materials, site conditions, and project feasibility
• Ability to both sell and design custom projects
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Highly organized with strong follow-through
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple active opportunities
• Professional, polished presence with affluent residential clients
• Willingness to travel throughout South Carolina and Western North Carolina
• Flexibility to accommodate occasional evening and weekend appointments

Benefits

• Established luxury outdoor living organization
• High level of autonomy and ownership
• Combination of sales, design, creativity, and construction
• Opportunity to work on highly customized residential projects
• Regional territory covering some of the most desirable markets in the Carolinas
• Direct impact on projects from concept through construction

Pay

$60,000 to $80,000 compensation range