Construction Sales Leader – Great Lakes

DeKalb Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Gas card

Expense account

Cell phone

iPad

Laptop

Health insurance

401k

Profit Sharing

PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Magid Glove and Safety seeks a Sales Manager – Construction to lead expansion in the construction channel. This home-office based role requires extensive travel to job sites and customer locations, with responsibility for new account growth and strengthening existing relationships.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in construction sales, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and strong presentation and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of sales experience preferably in the construction industry
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in sales
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strategic client relationships
• Strong presentation, communication, and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage a sales territory independently and prioritize effectively
• Proficiency in PC-based applications including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel
• Safety and PPE product experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Build and grow a sales territory through proactive new account generation and expansion of existing customer accounts within the construction channel
• Develop and implement sales programs and initiatives with existing customers to increase revenue, product adoption, and long-term partnerships
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities by developing tailored proposals, presentations, and solutions that address customer needs
• Establish and maintain strong, strategic relationships with key decision-makers, influencers, and stakeholders at customer organizations
• Attend and represent the company at industry trade shows, events, and networking opportunities to promote brand awareness and generate leads
• Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and customer feedback to identify opportunities and challenges
• Prepare and deliver sales presentations, product demonstrations, and proposals to prospective and existing customers
• Accurately track sales activity, pipeline development, and forecasts
• Provide regular reports to the regional office and Director of Construction Sales on sales performance, territory activity, and progress against goals
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams such as marketing, operations, and customer service to ensure customer satisfaction and successful execution

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship-building

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Time management

Territory planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Magid Glove and Safety seeks a Sales Manager – Construction to lead expansion in the construction channel. This home-office based role requires extensive travel to job sites and customer locations, with responsibility for new account growth and strengthening existing relationships.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in construction sales, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and strong presentation and negotiation skills.