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Description: Pioneer Athletics seeks a full-time Outside Sales Representative in the Raleigh/Durham, NC Area.

Pioneer Athletics has been in business since 1905 and is the nation's leader in Athletic Field Marking Paints, Equipment, and Sports-Related Products. Our customers include over 22,000 Universities, High Schools, Parks and Rec Departments, and hundreds of Professional Sports Teams in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia. We are a family-oriented company committed to our employees' personal and professional development.

Pioneer Athletics will fully invest their time, money, and effort into the right candidate for this HIGH-PROFILE OUTSIDE 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 Field Sales position available; a genuine career opportunity in a great Athletic Sales Territory in the Raleigh/Durham, NC area. 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 and synthetic turf athletic fields and athletic facilities.

Requirements

• Have resided in the Raleigh/Durham, NC area for at least one year
• Be willing to travel into different areas throughout the state of NC, daily, to visit with customers
• Possibility of travel overnight one night per month
• Have a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record
• Have at least six months of experience in outside sales

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• This candidate will INHERIT OUR ALREADY PROFITABLE & PROTECTED ACCOUNTS.

Benefits Offered:

• Unlimited Earning Potential
• Guaranteed Base Salary
• Monthly Commission Earnings
• Quarterly Bonus Program
• Monthly Expense Coverage
• Cell Phone, Laptop, and General Equipment
• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance
• 401 K with Company Contribution
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability

Pioneer Athletics uses the United States E-Verify® System to determine identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.

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Date Posted: 2023-8-25

Description: Pioneer Athletics seeks a full-time, highly motivated candidate to serve as an Order Processor at its manufacturing plant located on the West Side of Cleveland. In this role, you will perform various administrative tasks to ensure our customers’ orders are processed and billed timely and accurately while working with our sales and customer service teams. We are looking for someone with previous experience in processing orders or billing, but will train the right candidate. Must have excellent communication and organizational skills.

Pioneer is the nation’s leading provider of athletic field-marking paint and equipment. We supply thousands of professional sports teams, colleges, universities, high schools, athletic organizations and recreation departments throughout North America and Europe. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, Pioneer designs and manufactures a wide range of innovative products for the field of sports.

Requirements

• 1 year of office experience
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Detail oriented with strong sense of urgency
• Ability to work collaboratively with other team members
• MS Office skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills

Responsibilities:

• Ensures timely processing of orders.
• Verify products, price, cost and delivery for accuracy.
• Follow standard operating procedure for processing orders.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.
• Ensures effective and efficient handling of calls.
• Research and resolve order discrepancies.
• Handles special projects as needed.

Benefits Offered:

In return for your considerable skills, we offer competitive pay, a comprehensive health insurance package, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) Plan w/ Company Contributions and Earned Bonus.

EOE M/F/V/D

Pioneer Athletics uses the United States E-Verify® System to determine identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.

Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Date Posted: 2023-7-10

Pioneer® Manufacturing Company, Inc. is the nation's leading developer and manufacturer of athletic field marking paint and striping equipment.

Founded in 1905, and located in Cleveland, Ohio our line-up of high-quality paints, antimicrobial coatings, striping machines, field stencils and athletic maintenance equipment is utilized by over 22,000 professional, collegiate, high school and recreational organizations throughout North America, Europe and Asia.

At Pioneer, we know our success would not be possible without the dedicated men and women who have joined our Team. We believe that investing in our employees by providing them with competitive wages, comprehensive benefits and continual training, all within a pleasant work environment, has contributed to our over 100 years of achievement and success.

Our Team Members are a vital and dynamic force in our business, and you can share in the success and become a part of Team Pioneer!

Field Sales Department

Field Sales Representatives are responsible for the sales activity between the customer, possible prospects and existing customers in their assigned territories. The Field Representative is responsible for carrying out the policies and objectives of Pioneer, as well as, the specific profit objectives assigned by management. EOE

Inside Sales Department

This highly visible position responds to our customers' needs over the telephone. Acceptable telephone performance is required for success in this position. Qualified candidates who are friendly, sales oriented, and energetic individuals will be rewarded with commissions and incentives over and above their base salary. A comprehensive benefit package is offered which includes health, life, dental insurance and a retirement plan in which the Company contributes. Please include your resume and salary history when applying. EOE

Order Processing/Administrative Support

This position receives and processes incoming orders for industrial and athletics merchandise for our customer base located throughout the America, Europe and Asia. Duties also include processing and verifying customers' orders all the way through shipping directives. This is a career in a fun and busy organization which also includes extending administrative support to our national sales team. A comprehensive benefit package is offered which includes health, life, dental insurance and a retirement plan in which the Company contributes. Please include your resume and salary history when applying. EOE

Customer Service

This position requires telephone interaction with existing and potential customers providing responses to inquires about our products and services. Duties also include generating new product interest and cross-selling with current and potential customers. Mostly inbound calls from our customers who are NFL team personnel, athletic field personnel and school coaches to name a few. The right candidate must possess a high level of phone skills, enjoy talking on the phone to the public and possess an interest in the world of sports. This position offers a base wage plus earned commissions and incentives. A comprehensive benefit package is also offered which includes health, life, dental insurance and a retirement plan in which the Company contributes. Please include your resume and salary history when applying. EOE

Purchasing Agent/Buyer

This position sources athletic goods, services and equipment for Pioneer. Expediting, reviewing vendor and inventory reports, working with vendors on pricing, lead times, freight terms and maintaining standardized business inventory levels are some of the main duties. This is an entry-level position, however some buying experience is required. Interested candidates should submit their expression of interest along with their salary history. The right candidate must be energetic, numbers-oriented and organized. We offer a comprehensive benefit package including health, life, dental insurance and a retirement plan in which the Company contributes. Please include your resume and salary history when applying. EOE

Marketing Communications

Positions in the Marketing Communications department execute both internal and external communication duties for the company. Employees in this department ensure that the company’s messaging is clearly communicated to multiple stakeholder groups through various strategies, such as: advertising, graphic design, web development, social media, public relations, and more. Qualified candidates have a background in mass communications, journalism, English, graphic arts, web development, or video production. A comprehensive benefit package is offered which includes health, life, dental insurance and a retirement plan in which the Company contributes. Please include your resume and salary history when applying. EOE