Outside Sales Representative - Sports Construction - Base Salary to 85k/year - Cincinnati, OH

Outside Sales Representative - Sports Construction - Base Salary to 85k/year - Cincinnati, OH

• Our client has built performance for more than four decades. Founded in 1977 and serving the high-performance natural and synthetic turf markets, our client is one of the world’s most recognized and highly respected turf system specialists. The culture is built on the culmination of people and planning, processes and problem-solving, innovations and responsiveness, and the intense desire our passionate employee-owners have for creating win-win solutions. They proudly stand behind their products and services to ensure long-lasting, prosperous relationships with our valued customer base.
  
• Due to growth they are looking to add to their growing sales team. The Outside Sales Representative (internally titled Track and Courts Consultant) is designed as a growth platform for long-term success in business development within the running track and court construction and maintenance markets. From day one, the Outside Sales Representative will gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and guided training across every stage of the sales process from prospecting to project delivery. As part of expanding their new court and track division, the Outside Sales Representative will play a key role in building trusted relationships with clients, designers, vendors, and other industry influencers.

Responsibilities:

• Support the execution of business development initiatives across the running track and tennis court segments, including both new construction and maintenance/repair opportunities.
  
• Develop and maintain a dynamic pipeline of prospects and key influencers that align with strategic growth goals.
  
• Assist in the preparation of proposals, presentations, and follow-up communications to ensure a professional, customer-centered sales experience.
  
• Conduct research to identify and qualify prospective clients, markets, and project opportunities.
  
• Participate in marketing campaigns, tradeshows, conferences, and association events to build industry presence and brand awareness.
  
• Manage accurate data entry and opportunity tracking in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to strengthen client relationships.
  
• Coordinate with internal estimating, operations, and design teams to ensure seamless project transitions and high-quality outcomes.
  
• Support the renewal of annual maintenance agreements and recurring service partnerships.
  
• Generate regular sales and market reports to inform business development strategies and decision-making.
• Availability for regional travel up to 50% of the time to visit job sites, clients, and key partners.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Business, Construction Management, Marketing, or a related field (Engineering, Architecture, Planning, or similar).
  
• 2+ years of experience in sales, marketing, project management, or a related customer-facing role.
  
• Ability to travel regionally (up to 50%).
  
• Proven ability to deliver exceptional customer service that builds trust and long-term partnerships.
  
• Experience using CRM tools and digital communication platforms to manage leads and interactions.

Compensation:

• Base salary in the 70k - 85k/year range
  
• Benefits
  
• 401k
  
• Employee Ownership/Stock
  
• Company Vehicle

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