Golf Course and Sports Field Soils Specialist

Description

Plaisted Companies, Inc., the soil experts, is seeking a dynamic Golf Course and Sports Field Soils Specialist to join the team. In this role, you’ll use your golf industry experience to connect courses and turf professionals with high-quality sands, soils, and specialty materials that improve course performance and playability.

This position is heavily focused on the golf industry, with a smaller portion supporting sports fields and related turf markets. We are especially interested in candidates with Golf Superintendent experience who understand real-world course conditions and customer needs. If you’re driven by results, thrive in a relationship-focused environment, and want to help grow a specialized product line, we’d love to meet you!

Key Responsibilities

Product Knowledge Expert:
· Develop in-depth knowledge of Plaisted golf course materials, including sands, root zones, soil blends, and specialty products.
· Stay current on golf course maintenance practices, construction trends, and turf performance standards.
· Maintain a working knowledge of sports field materials and applications (secondary focus).
· Serve as a trusted advisor to customers by recommending the right products for performance, durability, and long-term results.

Business Development and Customer Service
· Engage with golf course superintendents, owners, builders, and turf managers to assess needs and recommend solutions.
· Build and maintain strong relationships within the golf industry to drive repeat business and long-term partnerships.
· Identify and develop new opportunities within golf courses and sports fields.
· Actively prospect new leads while growing existing accounts.
· Provide product samples, jobsite support, and technical guidance to customers.
· Represent Plaisted Companies at trade shows, field days, and industry events.

Our Core Values: Team Player, Honesty/Integrity, Enthusiastic/Energetic/Positive, Customer above All Else, and Commitment to Excellence 

Requirements

 Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in Turfgrass, Agronomy, Horticulture, Business, or related field preferred
· Minimum 3 years of Golf Superintendent experience or equivalent golf course management experience required
· Sales experience preferred
· Strong communication and relationship-building skills
· Ability to develop new business and grow existing accounts
· Valid driver’s license
· Local daily travel with some out-of-state travel (company vehicle provided)

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience with golf course construction materials (sand, root zones, drainage, etc.)
· Exposure to sports field or athletic turf markets
· Sales experience in golf, turf, or landscape materials
· Strong technical understanding of turf performance and customer applications
· Comfortable presenting at trade shows and industry events

 Benefits

• 100% health insurance coverage for employees.
• 12 medical insurance plans are available.
• Health Account options: FSA and HSA.
• 100% dental insurance coverage for employees.
• Vision insurance.
• Hearing aid program.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Holiday pay.
• Free uniforms.
• $1,500 Employee Referral Program.
• Year-end bonuses.
• Volunteer wage reimbursement.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Legal Shield/ID Shield.
• AFLAC benefits.
• Company events, including cookouts, dinners, and more!