Business Development Manager-Signage Division

LPS; Denver (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Flexible work options

Job summary

Lakeside Project Solutions is seeking a Sales Engineer to drive signage sales by preparing estimates and bids, offering technical expertise, and managing the sales process for signage projects.

This role involves prospecting for new business, pricing projects competitively, and ensuring smooth handoff to production and installation teams. Travel to sites and meetings may be required. Strong collaboration with operations and customers is essential to deliver tailored solutions.

Qualifications

• Signage, facilities management, or related technical field experience.
• Proven experience in estimating, bidding, or technical sales within signage or construction.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural plans, drawings, and technical documents.
• Excellent communication skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• CRM proficiency (Salesforce or similar) and strong Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate bids, quotes, and proposals for signage projects.
• Review drawings, specs, and site conditions to develop detailed cost estimates.
• Partner with operations and vendors to align pricing with production/installation needs.
• Track bid status and follow up with clients to close opportunities.
• Provide technical guidance on materials, installation methods, and design feasibility during sales talks.
• Collaborate with operations and vendors to scope projects and deliver value-driven solutions.

Skills

Signage expertise

Estimating & bidding

Project management

Architectural plan reading

Technical sales

CRM proficiency

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are a high-growth, mission-driven facilities maintenance and signage company seeking a Sales Engineer to join our fast-paced, collaborative team. This is an excellent opportunity for technically minded sales professionals who thrive on solving complex problems, building client relationships, and supporting growth through expert estimating and bidding.

Position Overview

The Sales Engineer will play a key role in driving signage sales by preparing accurate estimates and bids, providing technical expertise, and managing the sales process for signage projects. This role involves some prospecting for new business, engineering solutions, pricing projects competitively, and ensuring successful handoff to production and installation teams.

This position requires strong collaboration with operations, project management, and customers to deliver tailored solutions. Occasional travel may be required for site visits and client meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely bids, quotes, and proposals for signage projects
• Review architectural drawings, specifications, and site conditions to develop detailed cost estimates
• Partner with operations and vendors to ensure pricing aligns with production and installation requirements
• Track bid status and follow up with clients to close opportunities
• Provide technical expertise, guidance on materials, installation methods, and design feasibility during sales conversations.
• Collaborate with operations and vendors to scope projects and deliver value-driven solutions to clients.
• Build strong, lasting relationships with customers by serving as a trusted advisor.
• Assist in qualifying leads and supporting sales conversations with technical insight.

Business Growth

• Identify new customer opportunities within assigned territories or market segments.
• Participate in targeted prospecting efforts to grow the signage division’s customer base.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, materials, and best practices to enhance proposals and client solutions

What you MUST have (Qualifications):

• Significant expertise in signage, facilities management, or a related technical field
• Proven experience in estimating, bidding, or technical sales within the signage or construction industries
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret architectural plans, drawings, and technical documents
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• CRM proficiency (Salesforce or similar) and strong Microsoft Office skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Self-motivated, team-oriented, and focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences

Preferred Skills

• Background in sign fabrication, installation, or related engineering disciplines
• Understanding of permitting processes and local signage codes
• Experience coordinating with subcontractors and suppliers

Compensation and Benefits

• Full-time role with base salary plus performance-based incentives
• Benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long-term disability, paid time off, Employee Assistance Program, and 401(k) with company match
• Flexible work options: remote, hybrid, or office-based

Application Instructions: To apply, complete and submit the position application, attaching your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant technical and sales experience. Your application will be personally reviewed by a Talent Acquisition team member, and you may expect to hear back from us on next steps should there be a good fit.

Lakeside Project Solutions is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Lakeside Project Solutions. Please contact an HR Representative at Lakeside Project Solutions should you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.