COASTAL SOURCE CAREERS
This position is located at the Coastal Source R&D Lab in Marathon, FL
Coastal Source strives to create the most durable and high-performance outdoor living products on the market. We are proud of the products we have created and our team that stands behind them. We are working to build a world-class service experience for our customers.
About You
You can concisely articulate a concept with passion and excitement. You are analytical and artistic and have a knack for hardware, tools and machines. You are practical, yet creative. You have a meticulous attention to detail. You can leverage the combination of art, business, and engineering knowledge to develop concepts for manufactured items and then perform research to learn how people will use them, how we will market them, and what materials processes & techniques will make these products most functional.
If this sounds like you, we hope you apply to become a Coastal Source Consumer Products Industrial Designer.
Key Qualifications
- 4+ years’ experience in consumer products design
- Proficiency in SolidWorks
- Willing to contribute to a family-like team in a fast-paced environment
- Adept at acquiring skills with an eagerness to learn and take on new challenges
- Computer and smartphone experience
- Works well in a team collaborative setting; willing to step in to help others
- Quick to take ownership & responsibility of each situation
- Strong work ethic, productivity, and efficiency
Ideal Experience
- A Bachelor’s degree in industrial design, architecture, or engineering
- Knowledge of CAD software applications
- Strong 3D modeling and printing skills
- Understanding of landscape plans
- Experience in landscape lighting and audio component design and function
What You’ll Do
- Develop and iterate designs through sketches, prototypes, renderings and communicating with manufacturers
- Research the various ways a particular product might be used, and who will use it
- Develop products from concept to factory production while keeping within budgets and timelines
- Work with suitable manufacturing partners, sourcing components, and negotiating costs
- Advocate for new products through the entire design and production process from early-stage concept to creation of samples and mass production
TO APPLY, PLEASE EMAIL CAREERS@COASTALSOURCE.COM WITH YOUR RESUME.
NOTE: This will be a remote sales position based in the Massachusetts/Connecticut/Rhode Island/Maine/Vermont region.
Coastal Source strives to create the most durable and high-performance outdoor living products on the market. We are proud of the products we have created and our team that stands behind them. But more importantly, we are working to build a world class service experience for our customers that extends beyond the superior visual and auditory ingenuity of our products.
We are looking for a full-time Technical Sales Specialist to build and support long-term sales relationships with our customers by providing prompt, competent, and professional assistance for all things Coastal Source. This role will be responsible for achieving maximum sales profitability, growth, and market penetration within the Northeast US territory. This role will work with our independent sales reps to effectively expand the company’s dealer base and sales while providing the highest levels of support possible.
About You
- Someone with a minimum of 7 years of experience in a technical sales role
- Knowledge and experience in custom integration, landscape construction, or low voltage products a plus
- Knowledge and experience in audio (outdoor, hifi, car) or electrical systems a plus
- Insatiable desire to learn
- Excited by the prospect of getting outside, lifting some heavy speakers, and making people smile with the power of music
- Possess strong verbal and written communication skills and can quickly and adeptly communicate to different customer types
- Self-starter with a strong sense of self-motivation and discipline
- Persuasive in your presentations and persistent in pursuing leads
- Thorough understanding of the sales cycle
- A road warrior who is a natural coach & trainer
- Excited to bring suggestions and ideas to the table
- Adept at acquiring skills with an eagerness to learn and take on new challenges
- True team player committed to collaborating to achieve shared team goals
- Familiarity with current product lines and customer base/industry a plus
- A college/university degree in a relevant field of study
- Must enjoy driving and have (and be able to maintain) a valid driver’s license
- Clean driving record (no driving violations in the previous 3-year period)
What You’ll Do
- Be a Coastal Source ambassador by providing incredible sales support to our dealers and independent reps
- Find and develop new customers as well as optimizing current customer relationships in the territory
- Identify and participate in marketing events and business networks in order to enhance the company’s visibility in the territory
- Conduct frequent product demonstrations to prospects, customers and end users
- Provide coaching and training for our customers and independent reps
- Provide on-site technical support for our customers
- Hunt (gain new customers through cold calls and networking) as well as Farm (develop existing customer relationships through quotes, demos and on-site support) in order to meet sales objectives and pipeline goals
- Assist with national trade shows, trainings, etc.
- Frequent travel is critical to success