Public Space Solutions Business Developer

Northwest Playground; Issaquah (WA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Northwest Playground Equipment, Inc. in Issaquah, WA, seeks a Business Development Specialist to cultivate early-stage opportunities with landscape architects, engineers, and public-space owners. You will map markets, build relationships, and help specify products before bids, coordinating with Park Consultants to hand off qualified opportunities.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, CEU education programs, and content support, with no sales quota and travel within the Seattle–Tacoma area.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years in sales, business development, or account-based outreach, ideally in B2B, design, or public-sector settings.
• Sales experience with a manufacturer or manufacturer’s rep firm is a plus.
• Familiarity with parks/playgrounds, landscape architecture, or public-sector procurement is preferred but not required.
• Credible, outgoing, organized, and curious; comfortable starting conversations with designers, owners, and agencies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; comfortable leading CEU sessions.

Responsibilities

• Map the market for design firms, civil engineers, agencies, and parks departments across Seattle and Tacoma.
• Build designer relationships with landscape architects and other design professionals.
• Promote our priority manufacturer lines and provide early budget guidance and design support.
• Identify projects early; create qualified opportunities in Salesforce; hand off to Park Consultants.
• Plan outreach with Park Consultants and support them with presentations and resources.
• Identify and develop outreach to new markets outside usual channels, such as port authorities and higher education.
• Lead education programs: CEUs and Lunch & Learns; earn CEU accreditation and develop in-house courses.
• Create content with Marketing; develop state-by-state grant and fundraising guides.
• Attend regional ASLA events and trade shows to raise visibility.
• Report monthly activity and results to the Chief Revenue Officer.
• Time split: about 60% outreach and meetings, 25% education programs, 15% content and research.

Skills

Sales experience

Business development

Public-sector outreach

Communication

Presentation skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northwest Playground Equipment, Inc. in Issaquah, WA, seeks a Business Development Specialist to cultivate early-stage opportunities with landscape architects, engineers, and public-space owners. You will map markets, build relationships, and help specify products before bids, coordinating with Park Consultants to hand off qualified opportunities.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, CEU education programs, and content support, with no sales quota and travel within the Seattle–Tacoma area.