Iowa-Based Strategic Sales & Marketing Leader (Plastics)

Gables Search Group; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gables Search Group is seeking a Sales and Marketing Manager to drive growth by managing key accounts, building a sales team, and expanding marketing efforts in the plastics manufacturing sector. The role emphasizes 80-90% sales development and 10-20% market development, with base salary plus potential bonus.

You will develop sales strategies, lead cross-functional collaboration with production, engineering, and finance, oversee digital marketing and SEO, and mentor a high-performing team to hit

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in sales management, preferably within plastics/manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field.
• Ability to work for in Iowa plant most days.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve revenue targets and expand market presence.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with key accounts and ensure high customer satisfaction.
• Identify new business opportunities within the plastics industry and grow existing accounts.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing sales team.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, quality control, and finance to ensure seamless customer experience.
• Develop and execute marketing campaigns across various platforms, including SEO and digital marketing.
• Monitor sales performance, provide forecasts and progress toward targets.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activity to inform strategic decisions.

Skills

Sales leadership

Sales development

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or marketing

Job description

Gables Search Group is seeking a Sales and Marketing Manager to drive growth by managing key accounts, building a sales team, and expanding marketing efforts in the plastics manufacturing sector. The role emphasizes 80-90% sales development and 10-20% market development, with base salary plus potential bonus.

You will develop sales strategies, lead cross-functional collaboration with production, engineering, and finance, oversee digital marketing and SEO, and mentor a high-performing team to hit