Business Development College Sports

About SGL

At SGL, we do not just grow turf; we help grounds teams create the perfect playing field for the world’s biggest sports stadiums. Since developing our revolutionary turf optimisation system in 2002, we have become the market leader in sports turf technology, supporting grounds teams in over 600 stadiums worldwide. Our technology helps the teams responsible for the quality of the playing surface grow and maintain world-class turf. We do this through innovations such as high-tech grow lighting systems, smart data monitoring tools, and sustainable grass disease management solutions, such as our autonomous UVC robot. With an international team of more than 70 passionate specialists, we continue to push the boundaries of professional sports turf innovation.

SGL as an employer

Working at SGL means playing in the Champions League. Our team thrives in an informal culture where collaboration, innovation, passion and personal development go hand in hand. We encourage learning, sharing ideas, and taking ownership of your work, so every team member can make an impact. Great work comes from great teams – from Friday drinks and table tennis to team outings that bring colleagues from across the globe together, we make sure there is plenty of fun and connection. At SGL, teams bond in ways that matter to them!

The position

As a Business Developer for College Sports, you will be the primary representative for fLEX, our human-performance-validated surface-testing technology, driving adoption across college athletics. You are the “playing captain” in the field, combining deep sports performance knowledge with hands-on relationship building and commercial execution.

You will work closely with performance directors, coaches, athletic trainers, athletes, and internal product teams to turn pilot programs into lasting partnerships. Your efforts will directly enhance player safety, manage fatigue, and optimize on-field performance at the highest levels of collegiate sport, while building meaningful connections with performance directors nationwide.

Key responsibilities

• Lead expansion of fLEX into NCAA programs; identify and onboard high-profile early adopters.
• Build relationships with performance directors, S&C coaches, athletic trainers, and turf managers.
• Deliver field demonstrations, interpret traction/surface data, and provide performance-focused insights.
• Develop partnerships with conferences (e.g., Big 12), footwear brands, and research institutions.
• Analyze market trends and customer needs to guide product strategy and drive adoption.
• Represent fLEX/SGL at conferences, combines, trade shows, and industry events.
• Support integration of fLEX with SGL’s 360° data-driven solutions (TurfPod, TurfBase, Agronomic analytics).

Your profile

We are looking for a team player who brings real value to our team team. Our work culture is open, informal, and friendly—even when working under tight deadlines. We need someone who is proactive, adaptable, and has a practical and pragmatic mindset, with a passion for technology and/or sports.

Your qualifications

• Experience in sports performance, biomechanics, turf science, athletic training, or sports technology.
• Ability to explain complex data to coaches and performance staff.
• Strong networking and business development skills.
• Former collegiate or high-level athlete experience is strongly preferred.
• Willingness to travel extensively.
• Strong relationship-builder with the ability to earn trust in the golf industry.
• Sales or business development experience.
• Self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently and manage a territory.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling skills.
• Comfortable selling innovative, first-of-its-kind technology solutions.

What we offer

At SGL, you’ll join an ambitious team in a dynamic international work environment, developing innovative and unique products used worldwide. This is a role with high responsibility, room for personal growth, and a great working atmosphere.

Our benefits

• A challenging international working environment.
• A versatile role in a young and ambitious team.
• Plenty of responsibility, initiative.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (70% employer contribution / 30% employee contribution).
• Travel expense reimbursement.
• Retirement (according company policy).
• All necessary equipment provided (phone/laptop).
• Work-related training courses to further develop professional skills.
• Fun and team-oriented environment.

We strongly value personal development, and you will have the opportunity to take job-related training to improve your skills and help elevate our the team.

Interested?

Would you like more information? Please contact Diederick at 06 103 050 94

Interested? Send us your CV and motivation letter (optional) at hiring@sglsystem.com. We will get back to you as soon as possible.

Acquisition in response to this job posting is not appreciated.