Key Responsibilities / Essential Job Functions
Develop and execute sales and marketing strategies for the Signs Division to drive profitable growth, expand market share, and meet/exceed sales quotas
Manage and coach the Signs Division sales team while also directly handling key customer relationships, developing long‑term customer commitment, closing strategic deals, and acting as a trusted advisor
Build and strengthen partnerships across Distributors/Wholesalers, E‑commerce Resellers, and National & Key Accounts/Chain Sales
Secure product specifications into customer brand standards, menus, or equipment lists to establish long‑term business relationships
Collaborate with Marketing to align internal and external strategies, ensuring strong brand visibility through promotions and events
Stay ahead of trends, competitors, and regulations to sharpen outreach efforts and deliver compelling value propositions
Represent Plasticade at trade shows, distributor open houses, and customer events (typically 200–500 attendees)
Lead high‑impact presentations and negotiations with users, distributors, and suppliers to drive conversions and customer commitment
Maintain a strong sales pipeline aggressively pursuing new clients with proactive outreach, lead generation, and follow‑up
Communicate clearly and manage budgets to support effective client acquisition
Responsible for the overall P&L for the portfolio of accounts – Bookings, Revenue, and Contribution margin
Contribute to forecasting and planning with real‑time market and outreach insights
Foster a high‑performing, collaborative team culture through accountability, engagement, and clear communication modeling Plasticade’s values and leadership expectations
Other duties as assigned
Position Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
Minimum of 10 years of progressive sales experience, including national account management
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a leadership capacity
Experience selling products in standards/specifications driven industries
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills and strong ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of the organization (e.g., entry level to executives)
Strong negotiation and persuasion skills
Self‑starter with excellent problem solving, decision making, attention to detail, and project management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.); intermediate knowledge of ERP systems (Epicor experience is a plus) and proficiency in utilizing Customer Relationship Management systems (Salesforce experience is a plus)
Strong business acumen
Preferred Knowledge / Skills
Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or related field preferred
Experience in sales and/or marketing in the signage industry is preferred
Active leader and member of varied professional and community organizations
Work Environment / Physical Requirements
Hybrid office‑based with moderate noise levels & prolonged computer use; occasional presence in non‑climate‑controlled, high‑noise production & warehouse areas where appropriate PPE must be worn
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
Total Compensation: $200k‑$250k
This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee and may be revised at any time by the Company.
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National Sales Manager
Plasticade, Des Plaines, IL, USA
Pay: 100.000 - 125.000
Job type: Full Time