Hybrid Sales Rep

About the role

Pioneer Athletics is a family-oriented company that has been in business since 1905. We lead the Sports Turf Industry with the highest quality products for natural and synthetic turf athletic fields and facilities. Our customers include over 22,000 universities, high schools, parks and recreation departments, and hundreds of professional sports teams in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with professional sports teams, as well as college and high school athletic departments, representing the leading resource for professionals in sports turf and athletic field maintenance.
• Advise athletic directors, coaches, trainers, stadium managers, groundskeepers, sports turf managers, parks and recreation department directors, crew members, and building and ground supervisors on key decisions related to their athletic fields and facilities.
• Participate in a structured, consultative sales and product training program, working closely with our sales management team in a professional environment.
• Receive personalized mentorship and training from experienced sales and product professionals within a stable and supportive setting.
• Spend 11 or more days each month meeting customers and prospects in person within your territory, and a maximum of 9 days conducting outreach and follow-up phone calls from your home office.

Requirements

• Field and phone sales experience, which must include new account development, account maintenance, and travel within a specific geographical territory.
• Experience in the sports turf industry or athletic sales is a plus, but not required. This candidate will inherit our already profitable and protected accounts.
• A realistic 1st-year income is $90,000.00. Most of our Sales Representatives earn significantly more following the successful completion of our 2-year training program.
• Must reside in the Portland/Salem, OR area for at least one year.
• Must have a satisfactory driving record.

Qualifications

• Must have at least six months of experience in outside sales.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with clients.
• Knowledge of sports turf and athletic field maintenance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a generous 401(k) retirement plan.
• This territory is also eligible for quarterly and annual bonuses.

Pay

A realistic 1st-year income is $90,000.00. Most of our Sales Representatives earn significantly more following the successful completion of our 2-year training program.

Schedule

On the road within your sales territory and on the phone from your home office.