Employment

Description: Pioneer Athletics seeks a full-time Field Sales Representative.

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 Pacific Northwest market. With creative, forward-thinking, "cutting edge" technology and a competitive spirit, PIONEER ATHLETICS leads the Sports Turf Industry with the highest quality paints and products for natural 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.

Requirements

• Have resided in the Portland, OR area for at least one year
• Be willing to travel a 75-120-mile distance from Portland, OR every day to visit customers
• Possibility of travel overnight two nights per month
• Have a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record
• Have at least six months of experience in outside sales

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 eligible for quarterly and annual bonus dollars.

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.

Benefits Offered:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

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: 2024-11-8

Description: Pioneer Athletics seeks a full-time Equipment Product Line Manager.

The Equipment Product Line Manager will act as liaison between the company management, sales team, and customers; assist with the design of new products, improve existing products, and build prototypes; oversee the strategic planning, development, and execution of the company’s product development. Also, this person will help build strategic relationships with equipment manufacturers to grow sales and profitability.

Requirements

• Engineering or Agronomy related degree preferred
• Prior experience in related field highly preferred
• Experience with maintaining, operating, and repairing equipment including, but not limited to P-Rex (Pioneer Remover and Extractor), synthetic turf grooming equipment, athletic field stripers, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Thorough understanding of equipment, product, industry, and/or services provided to clients
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software as required to prepare reports and logs
• Strong sense of urgency with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Self-starting

Preferred Skills/Abilities:

• Strong background in sports turf management
• Experience using equipment on both natural grass and synthetic turf sports fields
• Experience of athletic field maintenance and a good understanding of field conversion requirements

Responsibilities:

• Oversees manufacturing and improvement of existing equipment lines
• Reviews and stays abreast of industry trends and new technologies
• Identifies equipment opportunities within the marketplace
• Acts as liaison to coordinate information and technical knowledge between the end user of a product and the sales representatives in the selling organization
• Communicates with colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders to identify and assess product requirements; applies this knowledge to support product development strategy
• Regularly inspects and evaluates products for quality and defects
• Oversees the drafting of product designs according to customer, client, or company specifications
• Adapts existing product designs to meet new specifications and applications
• Assists with construction of prototypes
• Tests prototypes to verify product reliability; makes adjustments as required
• Assists the engineer with resolving product issues or production difficulties
• Oversees the product process from development through production; proactively addresses and solves any issues and risks that arise
• Tracks and analyzes product, program, and process costs
• Maintains knowledge of developing trends and technologies in the industry
• Performs other duties as required

Benefits Offered:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

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

EOE M/F/V/D

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

Date Posted: 2024-10-15

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