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ABM

Senior Sports Turf Technician

Sugar Land, TX

$28/hr

Works with the Athletics in planning, coordinating, and managing athletic turf and surrounding grounds. Performs daily sports turf maintenance, including mowing, edging, weeding, trimming, and trash ...

City of DeLand

Sports Turf Lead Worker

Deland, FL · On-site

$21.38/hr

City of DeLand 120 South Florida Avenue DeLand, FL 32720 Phone: (386) 626-7000 SPORTS TURF LEAD ... Assists in the planning, oversees, and project-manages major athletic grounds and fields renovation ...

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Turf & Plant Health Specialist

New City, NY · On-site

$800 - $1K/wk

Sports turf management * Landscape management * Arboriculture * Plant healthcare * Pest management Additional qualifications that are highly valued: * Experience identifying turfgrass diseases and ...

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As of Jun 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for sports turf manager in the United States is $60,445.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,000.00 and $61,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Sports Turf Manager position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sports Turf Manager, you need expertise in turfgrass science, soil management, pest and disease control, and field renovation, often backed by a degree in turf management or a related field. Familiarity with irrigation systems, industry-standard equipment, and certifications such as Certified Sports Field Manager (CSFM) are highly valued. Strong leadership, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities will help you coordinate teams and collaborate with coaches or facility managers. These skills ensure high-quality, safe playing surfaces that meet user expectations and withstand rigorous sports schedules.

What is a Sports Turf Manager job?

A Sports Turf Manager is responsible for maintaining and managing the playing surfaces of sports fields, stadiums, and recreational facilities. They ensure the turf is safe, aesthetically pleasing, and suitable for gameplay by overseeing mowing, irrigation, fertilization, pest control, and field repairs. They may also manage budgets, staff, and equipment to achieve optimal field conditions. Their expertise in turfgrass science and soil management helps prevent injuries and enhances athletic performance.

What are some typical challenges a Sports Turf Manager faces during the sports season?

Sports Turf Managers often face challenges such as maintaining optimal playing conditions under heavy use, adapting to unpredictable weather, and managing tight event schedules. You may need to repair damaged turf quickly between games and adjust maintenance plans based on team practices or tournaments. Effective communication with coaches and event organizers is essential to coordinate field access and ensure both player safety and field longevity. The ability to prioritize tasks and implement creative solutions helps you meet the demands of a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

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Shaw Sports Turf Territory Manager - Maryland, DC & Delaware

Shaw Sports Turf Territory Manager - Maryland, DC & Delaware

Shaw Industries Inc

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 hours ago

Shaw Industries rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 100 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

246th of 518 rated manufacturers

Job description

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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