OUTDOOR LIVING CONSULTANT

Location: South Carolina / North Carolina Regional Territory
Industry: Luxury Outdoor Living and Residential Construction
Full-Time | Sales and Design | Client-Facing

POSITION OVERVIEW

A growing luxury outdoor living company is seeking an experienced Outdoor Living Consultant to manage clients from initial inquiry through signed contract and construction handoff.

This autonomous role combines consultative sales, custom pool and outdoor living design, 2D/3D visualization, and client relationship management.

The ideal candidate understands both the creative and construction sides of outdoor living and can turn a client's vision, property, and budget into a compelling, buildable design.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Sales and Client Management

• Manage leads from initial contact through signed contract.
• Conduct in-home and site consultations.
• Understand client goals, property conditions, and budget.
• Maintain CRM pipeline, follow-up, notes, and next steps.
• Meet sales goals and develop referral opportunities.

Pool and Outdoor Living Design

• Design custom pools and complete outdoor living environments.
• Create 2D/3D renderings using Pool Studio or similar software.
• Design pools, spas, patios, hardscapes, outdoor kitchens, fire features, pool houses, structures, bars, driveways, lighting, water features, decking, and finishes.
• Revise designs based on client feedback while maintaining budget and constructability.
• Ensure designs clearly communicate scope to construction.

Client Experience and Handoff

• Serve as primary client contact throughout sales and design.
• Coordinate accurate construction handoffs.
• Ensure drawings, selections, scope, and site details are complete.
• Support clients during construction when clarification is needed.
• Represent the company at showrooms, home shows, trade events, and community functions.

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of pool design, outdoor living, residential construction, or related experience.
• Pool Studio proficiency required.
• Proven sales experience in pools, construction, landscaping, luxury residential, or outdoor living.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, site conditions, and project feasibility.
• Excellent communication, presentation, organization, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple opportunities.
• Comfortable working directly with affluent residential clients.

TERRITORY

Regional coverage includes Charleston, Bluffton, Beaufort, Columbia, Greenville, Cashiers, Asheville, and surrounding markets.

Role includes showroom/office time, in-home consultations, jobsite visits, regional travel, and occasional evening/weekend client appointments and industry events.

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY

• Established luxury outdoor living organization
• High level of autonomy and ownership
• Unique combination of sales, design, creativity, and construction
• Opportunity to create high-end custom outdoor environments from concept through construction

CONFIDENTIAL SEARCH. Company name and compensation details will be discussed during the interview process.

TO APPLY: Send your resume to

melissa.strater@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.