Sales Representative

American Dowell Sign Company, Inc.; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

American Dowell Sign Company, Inc. in Urbana, IL is seeking a full-time Sales Representative to build and maintain client relationships, offering sign solutions from our full product line.

You will prepare estimates, proposals, and follow up on leads, guiding customers through our offerings with clear, tailored recommendations. Collaborating with design, production, and onsite teams, you’ll ensure customer requirements are understood and delivered on time.

Qualifications

• Strong sales and customer relationship abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience in sales or customer service preferred.
• High school diploma required; business/marketing education a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with clients to provide tailored sign solutions.
• Prepare estimates and proposals for projects.
• Follow up on leads and convert inquiries to orders.
• Walk customers through our products and services.
• Collaborate with design, production, and onsite teams to ensure accurate delivery.

Skills

Sales skills

Communication skills

Time management

Sales experience

Education

High school diploma

Business/Marketing education

Job description

• A sign company serving the East Central Illinois area since 1944.
• We offer survey, maintenance, installation, fabrication, and design services for a wide variety of visibility products.
• Our primary focus includes storefront signs, flag poles, Electronic Message Centers, and freestanding/monument signs.
• Applicants can expect to join a stable, long-established business that values quality workmanship and reliable customer service.

View our website for more information on the services and custom sign solutions we offer.

Role Description

• This is a full-time, on-site Sales Representative role based in Urbana, IL.
• The Sales Representative will build and maintain relationships with clients, and offer solutions based on the company’s full range of sign products and services.
• Day-to-day responsibilities include preparing estimates and proposals, following up on leads, and walking customers though our offered products.
• The role involves collaborating with design, production, and onsite teams to ensure customer requirements are accurately understood and delivered.

Qualifications

• Strong sales and customer relationship skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic understanding of signage, construction, or related industries, with the ability to read or interpret measurements.
• Organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple quotes, orders, and customer interactions simultaneously.
• Prior experience in sales, customer service, or account management is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education in business, marketing, or a related field is a plus.