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RubberBond Solutions lists this Sales Manager opportunity in township of lakewood, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description:
Rubberecycle Poured-in-Place Playground Safety Surface Sales Manager
Position Title
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Sales Manager
Position Summary
The Poured-in-Place Playground Safety Surface Sales Manager is responsible for generating new business opportunities, managing client relationships, and driving sales growth for poured-in-place rubber playground safety surfacing systems. This role focuses on developing partnerships with schools, municipalities, parks and recreation departments, general contractors, landscape architects, daycare centers, and playground equipment suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Business Development
Develop and execute strategic sales plans to increase market share and revenue.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities within assigned territories.
Cultivate relationships with school districts, municipalities, parks departments, landscape architects, contractors, and developers.
Generate leads through networking, referrals, industry events, and cold-calling activities.
Meet or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales goals.
Account Management
Maintain strong relationships with existing customers and key accounts.
Conduct regular follow-ups to ensure customer satisfaction.
Identify opportunities for future projects.
Manage customer information and sales activities within CRM systems.
Market & Industry Development
Stay informed about industry trends, playground safety regulations, and competitor activities.
Attend trade shows, conferences, and industry association events.
Collaborate with marketing teams to support promotional campaigns and product launches.
Represent the company as a trusted expert in playground safety surfacing solutions.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum 3-5 years of sales experience in playgrounds, recreational products, surfacing, or related industries.
Strong consultative sales and business development skills.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Preferred
Experience selling poured-in-place rubber surfacing or playground equipment.
Knowledge of ASTM, ADA, and CPSC playground safety standards.
Experience with public bids, RFPs, and municipal purchasing processes.
Familiarity with Salesforce, HubSpot, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar CRM software.
Skills & Competencies
Relationship Building
Territory Management
Strategic Sales Planning
Public Speaking & Presentations
Problem Solving
CRM Proficiency
Physical Requirements
Frequent travel within assigned territory. xzgxqkn
Performance Metrics (KPIs)
Annual Sales Revenue Growth
Gross Profit Margin Achievement
New Customer Acquisition
Proposal-to-Sale Conversion Rate
Customer Retention and Satisfaction
Sales Pipeline Growth
Repeat Business and Account Expansion
Successful Bid Awards
Reporting Structure
Reports To: Vice President of Operations / Vice President of Sales
Department: Sales & Business Development
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation
Competitive Base Salary
Commission and Performance Bonuses
Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Paid Time Off
401(k) with Company Match
Position Objective
The Poured-in-Place Playground Safety Surface Sales Manager is responsible for expanding the company's presence in the playground safety surfacing market by delivering innovative, safe, and compliant surfacing solutions while building long-term customer relationships and driving profitable sales growth.
Worksite address
township of lakewood, NJ, 08701, US
Who can apply
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