Anthony Saba
National Sales Manager Sports Flooring @Mapei Australia
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National Sales Manager Sports Flooring @Mapei Australia
Adelaide, AU
I\'m driving the strategic direction and growth of Mapei’s Sports Flooring division across Australia, aligning with corporate objectives and delivering measurable business performance.* Lead national sales strategy, market development, and brand positioning for the sports flooring portfolio.* Collaborate with product and marketing teams to introduce innovative products and technical support programs.* Build trusted partnerships with architects, specifiers, councils, and contractors to strengthen market presence.* Manage forecasting, pricing, and sales performance to ensure profitability and operational efficiency.* Leverage CRM systems for pipeline management, performance analysis, and client engagement tracking.* Promote compliance with Mapei’s Integrated Management System and ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001).Previous Leadership Roles – Managing Director / General ManagerSports & Leisure Infrastructure Sector | 2005–2025Over 20 years leading and scaling businesses within the sports flooring, landscaping, and recreation construction industries.Specialised in delivering turnkey sports facilities, synthetic turf systems, and nature-play environments nationwide.* Directed strategy, sales, and national operations with a focus on growth, compliance, and delivery excellence.* Built and coached multidisciplinary teams across design, manufacturing, and installation.* Oversaw P&L, strategic supplier relationships, and long-term partnerships to ensure product and service quality.* Unified teams and systems post-acquisition, ensuring continuity and brand consistency across markets.* Championed sustainable design and innovation within sports and recreation projects.Key Achievements:* Delivered hundreds of high-performance sports and recreation projects across Australia.* Recognised for aligning technical excellence with commercial vision and operational discipline.* Established market leadership through quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
ABOUT ANTHONY SABA
Hi, I’m Anthony.National Sales Manager – Sports Flooring at Mapei Australia.Mapei is a worldwide company founded in Milan in 1937, producing building materials with its 90 subsidiaries operating in 57 countries and 83 manufacturing plants in 36 different nations, with more than 5,500 products, including adhesives, sealants and chemicals.Mapei today is the world leader in the production of adhesives and chemical products for the building and sports construction industry. With over two decades of experience in sports and leisure infrastructure, I specialise in sports flooring systems and surface technology. I combine deep technical understanding with strategic business leadership to drive national growth, enhance client value, and deliver high-performance solutions for Australia’s sporting and community environments.Throughout my career, I’ve built and led national teams, steered acquisitions and integrations, and delivered complex, multi-stakeholder projects across councils, schools, and elite sporting organisationsDuring that time, I’ve seen three common challenges clients face: 1. Seasonal application challenges2. Relying on the wrong advice3. Limited colour optionsTo solve these problems, I help YOU:1. Provide the correct system applications (site specific)2. Vast knowledge and experience 3. Extensive vibrant colour rangeMy purpose in life and in business has always been simple: to give every child the opportunity to be involved in a community and thrive in sports.Connect with me here on LinkedIn® by clicking the blue button above to stay connected and informed, or call me on 04••••••50.
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