Nature Play Advisor (Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds)
Job Description
Job Description
Salary : About Us
About Us
At Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds, we connect children with nature by creating natural play opportunities that emphasize creativity, interaction, and pedagogy.
Our team is a diverse group of designers, educators, fabricators, and constructors, dedicated to fostering natural curiosity, creativity, and a sense of adventure through our playgrounds and educational initiatives.
Position Overview
We are a social entrepreneurship on a mission to create environments where children and communities can fall in love with nature.
By collaborating with educators worldwide, we address two critical global challenges : the climate change crisis and the growing child development deficits.
As a Nature Play Advisor , you will help us expand the mission by advocating for outdoor, nature-based learning and play environments.
We are looking for a curious and eager individual who is driven and motivated to hit target goals. This individual will be responsible for reaching out to potential leads, building relationships with clients, driving sales outcomes, and attending trade shows within Canada and the US.
If your favorite place is outdoors, you have a passion for education, and believe in a brighter, more sustainable future for our planet, this role may be perfect for you.
You will be part of something bigger than yourself working for a cause that builds lasting connections with nature. If you’re ready to inspire change and make a meaningful difference, we’d love to have you on board.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development and Relationship Building :
- Assist in identifying and researching new business opportunities, particularly in sectors like Public and Private Schools, as well as nature centers, cities, zoos, aquariums, and childcare centers.
- Build and nurture strong relationships with clients by understanding their specific needs and aligning them with our nature-based solutions.
- Work on deals and projects that are impactful and meet the client’s goal.
Sales and Customer Support :
- Meet or exceed sales targets as defined by the sales plan.
- Respond to client inquiries via phone, email, and social media platforms.
- Outreach to leads, both cold calling and warm leads generated from internal marketing efforts.
- Prepare estimates and process orders, ensuring accuracy in all administrative tasks.
- Analyze customer data to track performance and inform future strategies, contributing to customer satisfaction and retention.
Project Management and Reporting :
- Maintain accurate customer files and data in our CRM and workflow systems.
- Provide regular reports on sales progress and financial data analysis.
- Ensure high quality, safety, and sustainability standards across all projects.
Collaboration and Continuous Improvement :
- Work closely with the internal team to support the implementation of nature-based play environments.
- Contribute to the constant improvement of sales strategies and team processes by maintaining a growth mindset and active listening skills.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree is preferred, but equivalent experience in education, business, or related fields will be considered.
- At least 2+ years of relevant sales experience, particularly in the playground or education sectors.
- Highly organized with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks while managing time efficiently.
- Strong customer service skills
- A self-motivated individual with the ability to work independently.
- Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office or Google Suite, with the ability to analyze and present sales and financial data.
- Experience managing social media accounts and engaging with clients via digital platforms is an asset.
- Knowledge of municipal or school board procurement processes is a plus.