Territory Sales & Project Manager - Commercial Recreation

Job Description

Job Description

Playmore Recreational Products + Services , based in Fort Myers, FL, is hiring a Territory Sales & Project Manager to develop new business and manage commercial playground and park projects throughout the Saint Petersburg Area. Position is home based with extensive travel throughout territory.

This is a hybrid role combining:

• Outside sales
• Project management
• Construction coordination

We are looking for someone who can aggressively prospect for new business, close projects, and manage those projects through installation and completion.

This is not a position for someone who only wants to sell and hand projects off.

We need someone who is highly motivated, organized, accountable, and capable of producing sales results quickly.

You will be expected to own the process from initial customer contact through final installation.

What You’ll Be Doing

Sales & Business Development

• Prospect daily for new business opportunities
• Build relationships with municipalities, schools, churches, HOAs, developers, and contractors
• Conduct site visits, presentations, and meetings
• Develop proposals and close projects
• Manage a strong sales pipeline
• Generate consistent new business activity throughout your territory
• Meet sales expectations and begin producing results early in the role

This is a true hunter sales position. Candidates must be comfortable creating opportunities through outbound effort, networking, follow-up, and relationship development.

Construction & Project Coordination

• Manage projects from signed contract through completion
• Coordinate with installers, subcontractors, vendors, and customers
• Monitor schedules, deliveries, and site readiness
• Conduct jobsite visits and installation meetings
• Resolve issues and keep projects moving
• Manage multiple active projects while continuing to prospect and sell
• Hold timelines and project partners accountable

Candidates do not need to be construction experts, but they must be comfortable managing construction-related projects, schedules, contractors, and installation coordination.

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

• Self-motivated
• Organized
• Competitive
• Responsive
• Comfortable managing moving parts and construction-related projects
• Driven to produce sales results quickly

Candidates with experience in the following industries are strongly preferred:

• Commercial construction sales
• Site development
• Landscape or hardscape construction
• Recreation or playground sales
• Athletic equipment
• Outdoor commercial products
• Contractor or subcontractor coordination

Experience working with municipalities, schools, contractors, developers, or construction-related customers is a major plus.

Requirements

• 3+ years of outside sales experience
• Hunter mentality with proven business development success
• Documented history of meeting or exceeding sales goals
• Strong communication and follow-through
• Ability to manage projects and timelines
• Comfortable with contractors, jobsites, and field coordination
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to travel daily throughout the territory

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission
• Compensation is designed to reward both new business development and successful project execution
• Year 1 On-Target Earnings: $95,000+
• Year 2 On-Target Earnings: $125,000+
• On-target earnings can exceed projections for high performers who consistently produce results
• Top performers earn $200,000+
• 401(k) Matching
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Cell Phone
• Paid Time Off

High performers who can successfully manage both sales growth and project execution have significant long-term income potential.

Internal Team Support

You will work closely with:

• Business Development Manager
• Design & Proposal Team
• Inside Installation Coordinator
• Outside Installers & Subcontractors

Strong communication and accountability are critical for success in this role.