At Musco, the industry-leader in sports lighting, our motto is, “We Make It Happen.” There is a can do, innovative spirit here.  We are problem solvers, always up for the next challenge.  While headquartered in Iowa, we are a global company providing lighting solutions at stadiums, arenas and venues in more than 125 countries.

The Musco Iowa Sports Turf Division is seeking a Sports Turf Manager - External Accounts, working out of our Des Moines, IA office.  This person will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of executing maintenance contracts focused on turf care and maintenance, maintaining customer satisfaction, and business development to expand market reach and services.

Who is Musco?

Musco is the global leader in sports and large area lighting solutions. We believe work should be fun – at Musco, you are part of world-class projects ranging fromthe London Stadiumtothe New Orleans Saints Mercedes-Benz SuperdometoIowa State University’s Hilton Coliseum, to major transportation hubs, to your local Little League stadium.Our Team-first culture enables us to envision, create, refine, and guarantee the best lighting systems. We are forward thinking, always striving to create the next generation of technology. A privately held company since 1976, our supportive and caring culture is based on relationships and creating value. If you’d like to work with a Team that appreciates you and is invested in your future, Musco may be a great fit for you.

What does Musco offer?

At Musco we offer opportunities for meaningful work at a company you can be proud of. That includes supporting learning through on-the-job experiences and options to develop and grow through different roles within your organization. We value our Team Members and support a work-life balance with flexibility for you to volunteer in your community, attend family activities, or to simply have time to do the things you enjoy.

In addition, we offer:

• Health insurance – comprehensive plans with low out-of-pocket costs
• Generous paid time off benefits
• Profit sharing – calculated based on profitability
• 4% 401K match – immediately vested
• 100% paid Team Member premiums for life insurance and short-term disability insurance

What does Musco do?

We make a difference in your hometown and on the world stage through innovative lighting and field solutions. We do so all while working to reduce glare and protect the night sky. Musco is proud to partner with the International Dark Sky Association in offering efficient lighting solutions that help minimize light pollution. In addition, we believe helping others is a priority. If giving back is important to you, learn more about Musco’sMini-Pitch System™ Solutionin partnership with the U.S. Soccer Foundation where we’ve helped youth in underserved areas have access to more recreational opportunities.

Responsibilities

This role requires a high level of flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.  Competitive candidates will have a background in landscaping or turf maintenance, including fertilizing, weed control, aerating, and top-dressing among other activities.  Additionally, the ideal candidate will have experience building a book of business for lawncare, landscaping, or related business. Specific responsibilities include the following:

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and manage the preventative maintenance for all equipment.
• Coordinate services (spraying, seeding, lawncare, etc.) needed to fulfill contractual obligations.
• Build and maintain customer relationships through continual communication and by providing industry and product knowledge/expertise.
• Identify and understand customer needs, gather feedback to share with management
• Develop and implement strategies to solicit new client service accounts (calls, RFP responses, leveraging networks, etc.)
• Develop, promote, and implement service programs for new clients within the scope of IST expertise.
• Provide market and competitive feedback and recommend changes in products, services and policy to maintain and increase marketshare.
• Stay current with changing technology that can impact turf maintenance.
• Assist other IST maintenance sites with maintenance operations as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in business, turf management, or similar field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years previous related managerial experience required.
• Working knowledge of OSHA safety regulations required.
• Prior experience in facilities management or lawncare business development highly desirable.
• Prior experience in a customer facing role preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

At Musco, we make it happenand want you to be a part of it.

Join Musco where we are Team first, where possibilities come to life, and where we work on local and global solutions that matter. Together “We Make It Happen” – we invite you to apply atmusco.com/careers. Stay connected with us on social media to learn more about the Musco Team.