Director of Sales and Operations - FastSigns Alcoa

GoTeez Clothing Company; Alcoa (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Performance-based bonuses

Company parties

Flexible environment

Job summary

GoTeez Clothing Company is looking for a Director of Sales & Operations in East Tennessee. The successful candidate will drive business development and manage client accounts while overseeing production operations.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years in the sign industry and is a strong leader with proven sales skills. Competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and relocation assistance are provided.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in sales or operations leadership roles within sign production.
• Proven track record of building and closing a sales pipeline.
• Strong communication skills and owner mentality.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business development and client account management.
• Produce competitive estimates for sign production and promotional products.
• Recruit and train the sales and support team.

Skills

Sales leadership

Sign production knowledge

Client management

Team leadership

Cold outreach

Communication skills

Job description

Director of Sales & Operations

Sign Production & Visual Communications | East Tennessee | Relocation Welcome

This shouldn't be a job; it's a platform.

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Profit sharing
• Training & development

The Opportunity

East Tennessee is in the middle of an economic explosion — construction, hospitality, retail, tourism, and commercial development are all surging. The demand for quality sign production, branded environments, vehicle wraps, apparel, and promotional goods is growing faster than the current market can serve. We've built the infrastructure. Now we need the right leader to drive the business into its next chapter. Geography is not a barrier — relocation assistance is on the table for the right candidate.

The Role

As Director of Sales & Operations, you are the face of FastSigns Alcoa. You own the relationship from first contact to finished product. You understand the full lifecycle of a sign and print business — estimating, production workflow, vendor relationships, client management, team leadership, and closing deals — and you can move fluently between all of it in a single day. This is not a back‑office role. You will be in the market, in front of customers, building a book of business, and building a team beneath you.

What You'll Own

• Drive new business development — prospecting, cold outreach, networking, community presence
• Manage and grow existing customer accounts — upselling, retention, and referral generation
• Produce accurate and competitive estimates for sign production, screen printing, apparel, and promotional products
• Oversee production floor operations and ensure on‑time, on‑spec delivery
• Collaborate with design and production teams on client specs and approvals
• Recruit, train, and develop a sales and support team as the business scales
• Report directly to ownership with clear KPIs, pipeline reporting, and growth targets
• Develop pricing strategies, vendor relationships, and supplier negotiations
• Champion company culture — a team‑first, excellence‑first environment

What We're Looking For

Non‑negotiables

• 5+ years in the sign, print, or visual communications industry in a sales or operations leadership role
• Deep working knowledge of sign production — substrates, installation, vehicle wraps, channel letters, wide format, apparel, promo
• Proven track record of building and closing a sales pipeline independently
• Estimating experience — you know how to price a job and protect the margin
• Strong communicator who can represent the brand professionally at every level
• Owner mentality — you treat the business like it's yours because we want you to act like it is

What sets the A‑players apart

• Experience managing a production team or shop floor
• Existing relationships with commercial contractors, developers, or retailers in any market
• Comfort with CRM tools, quoting software, and basic production scheduling systems
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias toward action over analysis paralysis
• Willingness to relocate to the Knoxville/East Tennessee area

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary commensurate with experience
• Performance‑based commission and bonus structure — uncapped earning potential tied to revenue growth
• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate
• Opportunity to grow into an equity or profit‑sharing arrangement as the business scales
• Paid time off, holidays, and a flexible environment built on trust and results

Who We Are

FastSigns Alcoa is not a corporate machine. We're a driven, close‑knit team that takes the work seriously without taking ourselves too seriously. We move fast, solve problems, and celebrate wins. The people who thrive here are self‑starters who want ownership over their outcomes — not a manual to follow.

East Tennessee is one of the best places in America to live and build a life — low cost of living, incredible outdoor access, a booming economy, and a community that still feels like community. If you've been waiting for the right market and the right company, this is it.