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Account Executive - Public Sector/SLED Sales

Keystone Sports Construction, PITTSBURGH, PA, United States


Pay: $100,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Job description: Account Executive I Public Sector / SLED Sales (Athletic Construction)

Location: Pittsburgh, PA (You do not have to be commutable to Phoenixville for this Position-this position is in the greater Pittsburgh area where the candidate should reside)


Territory: Western Pennsylvania


About Keystone Sports Construction

Keystone Sports Construction is one of the largest athletic facility builders in the United States, specializing in the design and construction of high-performance sports venues for schools, universities, and municipalities. Our projects include synthetic turf fields, running tracks, tennis courts, sports lighting, facility amenities, and comprehensive maintenance services.

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about sports, community infrastructure, and public/private sector development? Are you an experienced B2G (Business to Government) or SLED (State, Local & Education) Sales professional ready to grow in a high-impact industry? Keystone Sports Construction is expanding our Public/Private Sector sales team, and were looking for driven, entrepreneurial Account Executives who can sell capital projects through state and local procurement channels and cooperative purchasing contracts such as Sourcewell, COSTARS to name a few.

This is a full-cycle sales role youll be responsible for identifying, qualifying, and closing seven-figure projects with schools, municipalities, and higher education clients. Youll work closely with school administrators, facility directors, procurement officers, and public administrators to deliver complete athletic construction solutions.

What Youll Do

  • Manage all aspects of the sales cycle, from prospecting and relationship-building to proposal development and contract execution.
  • Sell through state and local procurement processes, including cooperative purchasing contracts (Sourcewell, OMNIA, COSTARS etc.).
  • Travel approximately 50% of the time to cover your territory and drive new business.
  • Build strategic relationships with decision-makers in K12, municipal, and higher education markets.
  • Create and execute a territory growth plan focused on both direct and co-op contract opportunities.
  • Provide accurate weekly forecasts and maintain detailed opportunity tracking in CRM.
  • Partner with internal operations, estimating, and construction teams to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Represent Keystone at industry events, trade shows, and regional athletic/facilities association meetings.

What You Bring

  • 5+ years of successful B2G (Business to Government) or SLED (State, Local & Education) sales experience (construction, facilities, MRO, or related industries preferred).
  • Familiarity with public procurement, RFPs/RFQs, and cooperative purchasing vehicles (e.g., Sourcewell, COSTARS,).
  • Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills able to communicate with both technical and administrative audiences.
  • Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable managing long, consultative sales cycles.
  • Experience meeting or exceeding sales quotas in a competitive environment.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build your own book of business.
  • Passion for sports, community impact, and public infrastructure.

What We Offer

  • Competitive Base Salary + Commission + Bonuses
  • Estimated OTE: $125K$150K+, with top performers earning $175K$250K+ by Year 3
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • 401(k)
  • Generous PTO policy
  • Career advancement opportunities in a rapidly growing organization

Why Join Keystone?

At Keystone, we dont just build fields we build school and community pride. Our team combines athletic passion with public sector know-how to deliver state of the art athletic facilities that stand out for quality, safety, and long-term value. If youve sold into Universities, Public/Private Schools and state/local government and want to bring that skillset into the sports construction space, youll thrive here.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Experience:

  • B2G / SLED / Public Sector Sales: 5 years (Required)

Location:

  • Pittsburgh, PA (Required)

Work Location: Remote / On the road (Western Pennsylvania)