Plastics Sales & Marketing Leader - Iowa-Based

Confident Search Consultants; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Confident Search Consultants in Iowa seeks a Sales and Marketing Manager to drive growth by managing key accounts and developing new business opportunities in the plastics manufacturing sector.

The role focuses 80-90% on sales development and 10-20% on market development, offering base salary with potential bonus. You will lead a sales team, develop strategies, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver exceptional customer outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sales management experience in plastics/manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field.
• Willingness to work at the Iowa plant most days.

Responsibilities

• Sales Strategy Development: Create and implement sales strategies to achieve targets and expand market presence.
• Account Management: Maintain and strengthen relationships with key accounts and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Business Development: Identify new opportunities within the plastics industry and grow client base.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing sales team with clear goals.
• Hire and Train: Build your team to achieve revenue targets.
• Market Analysis: Analyze trends, competition and customer needs to inform decisions.
• Reporting and Forecasting: Monitor performance and provide updates on pipeline and targets.
• Collaboration: Work with production, engineering, quality control, and finance to enhance offerings.
• Marketing Campaigns: Develop campaigns to promote products across platforms.
• SEO Strategy: Oversee SEO efforts to improve online presence.
• Content Creation: Create marketing materials optimized for search engines.
• Digital Marketing: Manage PPC, social ads, and retargeting campaigns.
• Brand Management: Ensure consistent brand messaging and positioning.
• Analytics: Track campaign performance and website traffic to optimize results.

Skills

Sales leadership

Market development

Strategic planning

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or marketing

Tools

Google Analytics

SEO tools

PPC platforms

Job description

Confident Search Consultants in Iowa seeks a Sales and Marketing Manager to drive growth by managing key accounts and developing new business opportunities in the plastics manufacturing sector.

The role focuses 80-90% on sales development and 10-20% on market development, offering base salary with potential bonus. You will lead a sales team, develop strategies, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver exceptional customer outcomes.