We are seeking a highly motivated Specialty Sales Manager to lead sales and service efforts across the green industry in Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois. This role focuses exclusively on non-crop markets, supporting professionals in turf management, landscaping, aquatics, vegetation control, and municipal green spaces.
The ideal candidate is experienced in the turf & ornamental segment and thrives in a relationship-driven, field-based sales environment. You’ll work with a diverse client base—including golf courses, lawn care operators, sports turf managers, municipalities, and commercial vegetation applicators.
Location: Eastern Missouri & Southern Illinois (Territory-Based)
Manage and grow a territory focused on green industry clients (not production ag)
Promote and support specialty inputs such as herbicides, fungicides, fertilizers, and aquatic solutions for non-crop environments
Develop tailored sales strategies to meet the unique needs of turf, landscape, and vegetation control customers
Build strong relationships with end-users and dealers, providing product knowledge and technical support
Collaborate with internal teams and supplier reps to ensure top-tier customer service
Track territory activity, provide market intelligence, and identify growth opportunities
Proven experience in turf & ornamental, vegetation management, or landscape input sales
Working knowledge of specialty product use in golf, sports turf, municipal, or commercial landscaping applications
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
A self-starter mindset with the ability to manage a multi-county territory
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regularly throughout the region
Competitive base salary ($85-90K) + performance-based bonus
Full benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off
Company vehicle and phone for business use
Strong team culture and long-term growth opportunities
This role is ideal for someone who understands the unique needs of turf and ornamental professionals and enjoys working directly with end users to solve problems, recommend products, and build lasting partnerships.
Questions? Call or text (816) 704-5416
Please submit a resume for consideration. Only qualified applicants with a provided resume will be contacted
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
