Outdoor Living Consultant

gpac; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is seeking an experienced Outdoor Living Consultant to own the client experience from inquiry to construction handoff for luxury outdoor projects in the Carolinas. You will design, sell, and manage each project with affluent clients, delivering detailed 2D/3D renderings and coordinating with construction teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in pool design or related fields, hands-on Pool Studio experience, and strong sales and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of pool design or related experience.
• Hands-on Pool Studio experience required.
• Proven sales experience in pools or luxury outdoor living.
• Strong understanding of residential construction and site conditions.
• Ability to both sell and design custom projects.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Highly organized with strong follow-through.
• Willingness to travel throughout SC and western NC.

Responsibilities

• Own the sales process from initial lead through signed contract.
• Conduct in-home and on-site consultations with clients.
• Understand client goals, property conditions, lifestyle needs, and budget.
• Maintain an organized CRM with consistent follow-up.
• Develop proposals and guide clients through decisions.
• Meet or exceed established sales goals.
• Coordinate design and handoff to construction.

Tools

Pool Studio

Job description

• Meet or exceed established sales goals

THE OPPORTUNITY

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.

What You'll Do

Sales & Client Management

• 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 & Visualization

• 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

Client Experience & Construction Handoff

• 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

What We're Looking For

• 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

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The strongest candidate will be someone who can confidently answer yes to all three:

• Can you sell it?
• Can you design it?
• Can you understand how to build it?

If you have a background in custom pools, luxury outdoor living, design build, pool sales and design, or residential construction and are ready for a role where you can own the entire client experience, this could be an excellent opportunity.

WHY CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY?

• $60,000 to $80,000 compensation range
• 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

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.