Commercial Sales Specialist

Playground King; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Playground King, a Tampa-based playground solutions provider, seeks a Commercial Sales Specialist. This full-time, hybrid role combines on-site client visits with some work-from-home flexibility, managing the sales cycle from outreach through closing.

You will present to prospects, prepare proposals, and coordinate with installation teams to ensure timely delivery, while maintaining strong client relationships and a focus on service quality.

Qualifications

• Strong sales and new business development skills with pipeline management.
• Effective sales presentation skills tailored to client needs and ROI.
• Excellent customer service and communication to build trust with clients.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify commercial prospects (schools, parks, municipalities, developers).
• Manage sales cycle from outreach to closing; prepare proposals and bids.
• Conduct in-person and virtual sales presentations; maintain CRM records.
• Collaborate with installation/operations teams to ensure project scope and on-time delivery.

Skills

Sales

New business development

Sales presentations

Customer service

Communication

B2B sales

Travel locally

Education

High school diploma

Associate or bachelor's degree beneficial

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Company Description

Playground King is a locally owned provider of residential and commercial playground solutions serving Florida since 2001. The company installs Rainbow play systems, trampolines, basketball hoops, and commercial playgrounds, and supplies rubber mulch, borders, and park amenities. With a strong focus on customer service, Playground King delivers safe, durable, and engaging play and recreation equipment tailored to each client’s needs. Team members join a business that values long-term relationships with schools, parks, communities, and families across the state.

Role Description

The Commercial Sales Specialist is a full-time, hybrid role based in Tampa, FL, with a mix of on-site client visits and some work-from-home flexibility. This role is responsible for identifying and qualifying commercial prospects such as schools, parks, municipalities, and developers, and managing the sales cycle from initial outreach through closing. Day-to-day activities include conducting in-person and virtual sales presentations, preparing proposals and bids, following up on leads, and maintaining accurate records in a CRM system. The Commercial Sales Specialist collaborates with installation and operations teams to ensure projects are scoped correctly and delivered on time, providing responsive customer service and ongoing communication throughout the process. The role also involves attending industry events or local community functions to network, build brand awareness, and generate new business opportunities.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Sales and New Business Development skills, including prospecting, pipeline management, and closing.
• Candidates should possess effective Sales Presentation skills, with the ability to tailor solutions and clearly explain product benefits and project details.
• Candidates should possess excellent Customer Service and Communication skills to build trust, manage expectations, and support clients before and after installation.
• Relevant experience in B2B or commercial sales, preferably in construction, outdoor equipment, recreation, playgrounds or related industries.
• Comfort working in a hybrid environment, with the ability to travel locally for on-site visits in the Tampa, FL area as well as within 2+ hours commute.
• Proficiency with basic office software and CRM tools for managing contacts, opportunities, and documentation.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail in proposals, quotes, and contracts.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate or bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field is beneficial.