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A Sports Science job involves applying scientific principles to improve athletic performance, reduce injury risk, and enhance overall fitness. Professionals in this field work with athletes, teams, or clinical populations to design training programs, conduct physiological assessments, and analyze biomechanics. Roles may include sports scientists, strength and conditioning coaches, or rehabilitation specialists. These jobs are found in professional sports organizations, research institutions, healthcare settings, and fitness industries.

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Excelling in sports science requires a solid understanding of physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, and research methodologies, typically supported by a relevant degree such as a BSc or MSc in Sports Science or a related field. Familiarity with lab equipment for performance testing, data analysis software, and certifications like Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) are frequently required. Strong communication, analytical thinking, and teamwork skills help professionals collaborate with athletes, coaches, and multidisciplinary staff. Mastery of these abilities ensures effective performance analysis, injury prevention strategies, and tailored training programs that maximize athletic potential.

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Infographic showing various Sports Science job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 77% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,998 per year, or $26 per hour.

Shaw Sports Turf Territory Manager - Maryland, DC & Delaware

Shaw Industries Inc

Alexandria, VA

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job Title

Shaw Sports Turf Territory Manager - Maryland, DC & Delaware

Position Overview

A North American leader in synthetic turf development, Shaw Sports Turf has more than 4,000 successful installations to its name, ranging from high school to college to professional surfaces. With quality and innovation at the heart of everything we do, we're always pushing the boundaries of innovation to develop advanced surfaces to optimize athlete performance, while prioritizing safety and sustainability.

We are seeking a dynamic Territory Manager to cultivate strong relationships with new and existing end-use customers within the Maryland, DC, & Delaware market, as well as develop distributor, installation, and construction partners within the local market. The role requires presenting Shaw's products, systems, and solutions to end users and key stakeholders, and educating architects and engineers on Shaw's full range of offerings. Additionally, the Territory Manager is expected to proactively prospect for new project opportunities while maintaining a strong awareness of market activity within their assigned geographic area.

Responsibilities:

  • Use a consultative approach with end users, distributors, contractors, architects, engineers, etc. to select appropriate systems for their projects that fit within their usage requirements, budget, and time frame.

  • Establish / maintain relationships and grow distribution partners

  • Must be able to give presentations to end-users, school boards, facilities management personnel, senior level stake holders in athletic programs, architects, and engineers, among others, to educate them how Shaw Sports Turf can benefit them in their facilities.

  • Travel throughout the assigned area to call on existing customers and prospect new customers to solicit business.

  • Build relationships with existing and new customers by entertaining such as lunches, dinners, or special events.

  • Attend Regional and National Conventions when required

  • Establish a presence and relationship with end use networking groups in your territory

  • A full understanding of the product line, procurement processes, and sports field construction is essential.

  • Must be motivated and comfortable working in a remote environment with a widespread support team stretching multiple time zones

  • Must be able and competent to work with and manage territory thru CRM (Customer Relationship Management) tool such as Salesforce.com and other digital environments

  • The ability to interface/communicate with a diverse group of customers in a friendly and respectable manner.

  • Must be able to understand basic biomechanics and sports science principles and how they relate to sports turf systems while being able to communicate those to customers concisely.

  • Must be able to operate in complex and long sales process using a solutions mindset and with a reasonable amount of autonomy

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma/GED.

  • 5 years previous outside sales experience or qualified sales training program completion

  • 50% to 75% Travel required

  • Must reside within territory

Preferred:

  • Bachelor's degree

  • Experience in athletic field construction or comparable

  • Experience selling in the public sector

  • Experience in the athletic industry

Competencies:

  • Build Customer Satisfaction

  • Initiate Action

  • Deliver Compelling Communication

  • Build Trusting Relationships

Shaw benefits include:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Life insurance and disability coverage

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Employee assistance program

  • Health savings account

  • Paid Time Off

  • Parental Leave

  • 401K and Retirement Plans

  • Product discounts for employees

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8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM
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