Manager - Sports Turf

About Us

HG Sports Turf is Australia's leader in premium natural and hybrid turf systems, delivering innovative solutions to some of the country's most recognised sporting venues and major infrastructure projects.

As part of the HG Turf Group, our products are trusted across Australia and internationally, with our patented turf systems installed at elite stadiums and recognised by leading sporting organisations including FIFA and World Rugby.

With continued growth across Victoria and increasing demand for premium natural and hybrid sports turf solutions, we're looking for a motivated professional to help drive the next phase of our growth.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join an industry leader in a role that combines business development, technical sales and relationship management.

You'll be responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities with councils, schools, sporting clubs, contractors, consultants; all within the sports turf industry. Working closely with customers from initial enquiry through to project delivery, you'll promote HG Sports Turf's innovative natural and hybrid turf solutions while building long-term relationships across the sports turf industry.

You'll work closely with the management team to help shape business growth by supporting initiatives across sales, marketing, operations and commercial performance.

This role is ideal for a highly driven and motivated turf professional who enjoys building relationships, solving customer challenges and identifying opportunities to grow market share.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across Victoria.

• Drive strategic initiatives across sales, marketing, operations and commercial performance to support the continued growth of HG Sports Turf.

• Build and manage relationships with councils, schools, sporting clubs, contractors, consultants and commercial clients.

• Promote HG Sports Turf's natural and hybrid turf systems.

• Prepare quotations, proposals, presentations and tender submissions.

• Conduct customer meetings, site inspections and project follow-ups.

• Work closely with Production, Sales, Marketing, Logistics, Operations and Finance teams to ensure successful project outcomes.

• Provide technical advice and recommend suitable turf solutions.

• Maintain accurate CRM records, sales forecasts and pipeline reporting.

• Represent HG Sports Turf at industry events, conferences and customer functions.

Qualifications, Experience & Industry Knowledge

• Minimum 10 years’ experience within the natural and/or hybrid turf industry, with demonstrated technical and commercial expertise.

• Proven success in business development, technical sales, customer service, quality assurance and key account management.

• Experience and strong understanding of natural and/or hybrid turf systems, their applications and customer requirements.

• Experience in preparing quotations, tenders and technical proposals and presentations.

• Strong business management skills with examples of adopting best-practice.

• Current Australian Driver's Licence.

Benefits

• Attractive salary package.

• Fully maintained company vehicle.

• Opportunity to work with Australia's leading sports turf specialists.

• Career development within a growing Australian business.

• Supportive and collaborative team environment.

• Represent innovative sports turf products which are recognised domestically and internationally.

About You

You're an energetic, commercially minded and highly motivated business development professional who thrives on creating opportunities and building long term partnerships.

You:

• Are passionate about sales and business development

• Build trust through professionalism and follow through

• Enjoy meeting customers and developing new markets

• Communicate confidently with people at all levels

• Are organised, self-motivated and results driven

• Can manage multiple projects and competing priorities

• Enjoy working collaboratively across different teams

• Are driven to identify and win new business.

How to Apply

If you're ready to join one of Australia's leading sports turf companies and play a key role in delivering premium natural and hybrid turf solutions across Victoria, we'd love to hear from you.

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest via SEEK or to *********@hgturfgroup.com.au