Athletics Director - Higher Ed. jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

Do you like to compete? Do you want to control your destiny? Do you live in the Baton Rouge, LA area?

This opportunity is an exciting sales position, within the Louisiana and Arkansas markets, for an Athletics Sales Representative.

Pioneer Athletics is the nation's leader in Athletic Field Marking Paint and Field Equipment and has been in business since 1905. Pioneer Athletics will fully invest their time, money, and effort into the right candidate for this HIGH-PROFILE HYBRID SALES POSITION.

Imagine yourself part of a winning team! You have coaches who teach well and care about you. You will learn new skills and will receive a proven game plan.

Pioneer Athletics has your Hybrid Sales position available; a genuine career opportunity in a great Athletic Sales Territory within the Louisiana and Arkansas areas.

With creative, forward-thinking, "cutting edge" technology and a competitive spirit, PIONEER ATHLETICS leads the Sports Turf Industry with the highest quality products for natural grass and synthetic turf athletic fields and athletic facilities.

Our customers include over 22,000 Universities, High Schools, Parks & Recreation Departments, and hundreds of Professional Sports Teams in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia.

We are a family-oriented company committed to the personal and professional development of our employees.

As an Athletic Territory Representative for Pioneer Athletics, you will:

• Work with Professional Sports Teams, College & High School Athletic Departments as a member of the #1 Resource for Professionals in the Sports Turf and Athletic Field Maintenance Industry.
• Work with Athletic Directors, Coaches, Trainers, Sports Stadium Managers, Groundskeepers & Sports Turf Managers, Parks & Recreation Directors, and Building & Grounds Maintenance Supervisors as they make important decisions regarding their Athletic Fields and Athletic Facilities.
• Work closely with our Sales Management Team in a professional, structured, and disciplined consultative sales training & product training program.
• Work closely with a mentor and a Professional Sales & Product Training Staff in a Stable, Personalized, and Structured Environment.

Position 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 helpful but not required.

This candidate will INHERIT OUR ALREADY PROFITABLE & PROTECTED ACCOUNTS.

In addition to an outstanding wage, this position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, and a generous 401(k) Retirement Plan. This territory is also eligible for quarterly and annual bonus dollars.

A realistic 1st-year income is $70,800.00. Most of our Sales Representatives earn significantly more following the successful completion of our 2-year training program.

To qualify for this position, you must reside and have lived in the Baton Rouge / Southern Louisiana area for at least one year.

Qualified candidates must have a satisfactory driving record.

Preferred candidates must:

• have resided in the Baton Rouge / Southern Louisianaarea for at least one year;
• be willing to travel into different areas throughout the state of LA, daily, to visit with customers;
• possibility of travel overnight, one night per month;
• have a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record and;
• have at least six months of experience in outside sales

Learn more about Pioneer Athletics at www.PioneerAthletics.com

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Job Type: Full-time

Work Location:

• On the road within your sales territory and within your home office

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,800.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Commission pay
• Uncapped commission

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• Up to 50% travel

Work Location: On the road