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Sign Installer

Rate of Pay: $30-35/hr
 

Job Description 

A sign installer's job involves interpreting blueprint specifications and following the directives given by the supervisors. He/She needs to know the exact place where the sign needs to be put up as well as the details regarding the sizes and amounts of materials required for installation. He/She needs to be technically sound while setting up frameworks: Connecting beams, columns and girders while successfully fastening structural components of steel to hoist components with the proper use of cables, ropes or chains.
 

Scope of Knowledge 

A sign installer should have adequate knowledge of construction and building processes including proper know-how relating to tools, materials and methods for the erection and repair of buildings. He should possess mechanical knowledge about the uses, designs, repair and effective maintenance of machines involved in the installation process, such as power and hand tools, light and heavy equipment, ladders and trailers. He should have fabrication knowledge and experience welding metals.
 

Skills

  • A sign installer should have planning and organizing skills and good hand-eye coordination. He should be able to deal with up to about 100 lbs. of weight. He/She needs to maintain his composure as the job involves a lot of stress and pressure. Installer should be capable of working outdoors and generally at great heights. A sign installer needs to have a driver's license as well as journeyman electrician’s license.

  • A sign installer needs to be fit and physically active as his job involves moving about, climbing, walking, balancing, lifting and other physical activities. Manual dexterity is the key to success. Installer should possess good communication skills and should be able to develop a healthy professional relationship with co-workers. Need previous experience in this field.

  • Ability to install signs of all types - indoor and outdoor.

  • Visit customers on-site for consulting and installation as needed.

  • Must be professional with clients and present the company in a courteous and professional manner.

  • MUST maintain a high level of product quality and craftsmanship on schedule.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
401K


Sign Service Technician

Rate of Pay: $23-27/hr
 

Job Description 

Technicians should have an in-depth knowledge of electrical work, be mechanically inclined and possess experience servicing electrical signs and exterior lighting.
 

Qualifications

Minimum 3-5 years experience servicing illuminated exterior signs - channel letters, neon, LED, pole, and monument signs, et al.
 

Duties 

Service and maintenance of signs and commercial lighting. Troubleshoot problems, change lamps, neon, LED lighting, ballasts, sockets and wiring in a wide range of illuminated signage. Set up software and communication for LED displays.
 

Requirements


Valid Driver's License - Class B CDL
Valid WA State Electrician’s License
First-Aid Certification
 

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
401K


Director of Business Development and Design

Game Changing Reputable Signage and Branding Solutions Company Seeks Passionate “Roll Up Your Sleeves” Sales Professional with Signage Industry Experience.

About National Sign Corporation (NSC) 

Since 1915 (that’s right over 100 years!), NSC has grown to become the most respected and full scale provider of signage and branding solutions for commercial clients in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.  We have been providing both exterior and interior signage and branding solutions that fill the proper needs for each and every client for over ten decades.  We are in need of qualified and enthusiastic talent to join our value driven team of champion professionals. 

Currently, there is a need for an Director of Business Development..  If you have the passion, motivation, energy, and entrepreneurial mind set to build a career and not just secure a job, then contact us immediately. DO NOT apply unless you are in the top 5% of candidates who qualify for this terrific career opportunity. Serious applicants send a cover letter and CV in MS Word. 

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be a competitive and driven sales superstar that can rise to the challenge promoting all of our products and services in a client focused and education based marketing approach. They will build a business within multiple verticals throughout the greater Seattle area that will allow them the opportunity to create a vast network of satisfied clients and raving fans second to none. This individual will create and lead a team to meet with existing and prospective clients to probe for signage and branding opportunities that can be addressed utilizing best in class industry solutions.  

Description of Essential Duties:

  • Recruit talents to create an exciting and highly motivated sales team and design team

  • Manage Sales of NSC’s products and services with each Sales Representative

  • Manage Design Department

  • Accurately forecast annual, quarterly, and monthly revenue streams

  • Coordinate proper company resources to ensure goals are met

  • Review and approve all sales orders for completeness of order and initial acceptance that will then be forwarded for approval by company contract administrator for final acceptance

  • Develop and implement specific plans to ensure revenue growth in all company sales

  • Promote the products and services of NSC to the retail and commercial public, contact on a regular basis potential and existing clients regarding future signage needs and projects

  • Serve NSC customers and manage all sales activity with potential and existing customers

  • Exhibit proactive responsibility to customer needs and requests

  • Manage any concerns clients have regarding sales – customer service, professionalism, communication and accountability to effectively manage and enhance the client experience

  • Closely involve with project management of all sign projects sold and installed

  • Collaborate with management to set, and to meet or exceed, annual sales goals which would include a minimum number of cold calls, appointments, and new designs per established interval

  • Maintain an organized and updated weekly report of sales activity including contacts, potential new projects, proposals, design requests, sold jobs

  • Develop with Design Department design concepts and present to the customers

  • Manage all sales and design with Administration and Operations

  • Promote and display clear communications with Administration and other NSC staff, assist Operations and project coordination as required

  • Provide accurate information to Design and Estimating to be able to create accurate proposals and quotes to clients

  • Provide accurate job site and survey information to estimating, permitting and production

  • Provide accurate and complete information for the order entry process

  • Engage in continuous training and development in sales, research signage technical issues, research new technologies, keep updated on current and future market conditions and new projects, review trade magazines

  • Develop a marketing plan for yearly sales goals and objectives

  • Attend all required Sales/Operations/Company meetings, planning sessions, development sessions, including regular meetings with Sales Team

  • Monitor sold projects through the shop to provide timely and accurate information to the client and to the shop

  • Responsible for individual annual sales goal of $1 million

  • Support company ownership, support and promote company goals and develop the company sales plan to include – detailed description of short-term and long-term sales plan to be segmented into 1 year plan, 3 year plan and 5 year plan.  Detail the resources needed to accomplish sales plan.  List the activity required to accomplish the action plan.  Track and report on on-going status of sales plan. Describe what action steps will be taken and when if the plan is not being met

Qualifications:

1. Associate degree in business or other related discipline or equivalent experience.  Bachelor’s degree preferred.

2. Proven previous success in outside sales of at least 2 years in any of the related fields: sign sales, graphic design, marketing, and/or advertising.

3. Experience and understanding of all Microsoft ® Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).

4. Excellent presentation and communication skills are required, both written and oral. 

5. Ability to work with minimal supervision. 

6. Must be able to handle multiple functions at the same time and maintain outstanding organizational skills.

7. Positive attitude with the desire to work in a fast-paced, energetic team environment required. 

8. Occasional travel is a requirement; valid driver’s license required.

Compensation:

  1. Base salary ; $80,000 plus commission

  2. Full benefit package including: Medical/Dental, 401K, Holidays, Car Allowance.

    Remember, please respond ONLY if you are in the TOP 5% of candidates and are a verifiable true Sales Superstar by sending your resume and cover letter ASAP!


Account Executive-Outside Sales

Game Changing Reputable Signage and Branding Solutions Company Seeks Passionate “Roll Up Your Sleeves” Sales Professional with Signage Industry Experience.

(Note: This job post is long because we love our signage and branding solutions business and want to make sure all candidates know we have a different approach to sales that doesn’t exist anywhere else. If you are the superstar sales person we’re hiring, please work as hard on your cover letter as we did writing this post to show us you are THE right person that can make a difference for our clients and company! COVER LETTERS will get read and do matter)

About National Sign Corporation (NSC) 

Since 1915 (that’s right over 100 years!), NSC has grown to become the most respected and full scale provider of signage and branding solutions for commercial clients in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.  We have been providing both exterior and interior signage and branding solutions that fill the proper needs for each and every client for over ten decades.  We are in need of qualified and enthusiastic talent to join our value driven team of champion professionals. 

Currently, there is a need for an Account Executive Professional.  If you have the passion, motivation, energy, and entrepreneurial mind set to build a career and not just secure a job, then contact us immediately. DO NOT apply unless you are in the top 5% of candidates who qualify for this terrific career opportunity. Serious applicants send a cover letter and CV in MS Word. 

The successful candidate will be a competitive and driven sales superstar that can rise to the challenge promoting all of our products and services in a client focused and education based marketing approach. They will build a business within multiple verticals throughout the Seattle area that will allow them the opportunity to create a vast network of satisfied clients and raving fans second to none. This individual will meet with existing and prospective clients to probe for signage and branding opportunities that can be addressed utilizing best in class industry solutions.  

Description of Essential Duties:

  1. Must respond to client’s needs and follow through on all aspects of requests in a timely manner so that exceptional client service is provided.

  2. Resolve client grievances and involve management if necessary so that client is satisfied to the best of our ability.  All grievances need to be reported to management so that measures can be taken to prevent re-occurrence.

  3. Responsible for identifying new opportunities by communicating with existing and new clients so that new business is generated. 

  4. Work closely with support staff to ensure that all client requests and needs are addressed fully and accurately.  Track and report the status of all activities so that data is accurate and useful. 

  5. Maintain current product knowledge and work closely with the Project Manager on technical issues so that the most accurate and applicable information is shared with each client.  

  6. Deliberately follow the sales process so that clients receive consistent follow through. 

Qualifications:

1. Associate degree in business or other related discipline or equivalent experience.  Bachelor’s degree preferred.

2. Proven previous success in outside sales of at least 2 years in any of the related fields: sign sales, graphic design, marketing, and/or advertising.

3. Experience and understanding of all Microsoft ® Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).

4. Excellent presentation and communication skills are required, both written and oral. 

5. Ability to work with minimal supervision. 

6. Must be able to handle multiple functions at the same time and maintain outstanding organizational skills.

7. Positive attitude with the desire to work in a fast-paced, energetic team environment required. 

8. Travel is a requirement; valid driver’s license required.

Compensation:

  1. Base salary to start during ramp up

  2. Full commission after 90 days - top sales personnel should be able to earn well over $100K annually

  3. Full benefit package including: Medical/Dental, 401K, Holidays, Car Allowance.

Remember, please respond ONLY if you are in the TOP 5% of candidates and are a verifiable true Sales Superstar by sending your resume and cover letter ASAP!



Sales Coordinator

About National Sign Company (“NSC”) 

Since 1915 (that’s right over 100 years), NSC has grown to become the most respected and full scale provider of signage and branding solutions for commercial clients in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.  We have been providing both exterior and interior signage and branding solutions that fill the proper needs for each and every client for ten decades.  We are in need of qualified and enthusiastic talent to join our value driven team of champion professionals.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

  1. Immediate immersion into the company products, policies, and procedures

  2. Serve NSC customers and assist all sales activity with potential and existing customers

  3. Promote and display clear communications with Administration and other NSC staff, assist Operations and project coordination as required

  4. Provide accurate information to Design and Estimating to be able to create accurate proposals and quotes to clients

  5. Provide accurate and complete information for the order entry process

  6. Monitor sold projects through the shop to provide timely and accurate information to the client and to the shop

  7. Rotation through permitting, design, manufacturing, and installation functions to learn the process

  8. Assist in creating sales presentations and proposals

  9. Actively participate in lead generation and tracking 

  10. Collect data for brochures; perform research; assist with social media posts and blogging

  11. Support sales staff with analysis of sales data, forecasts, client analyses and service requests

  12. Contribute to the implementation of client reactivation program

  13. Shadow experienced outside sales professionals

  14. Participate in a hands on field sales mentoring and coaching initiative

  15. Assist the company in any trade show events by engaging potential client prospects

  16. Develop confidence in business development, cold-calling, and networking

Qualifications & Requirements:

  1. BA’s degree in Marketing, Management, Business Admin, or other related field

  2. Experience with Microsoft Office, Social Media, and reasonably technology fluent

  3. Able to handle stressful situations professionally with good problem-solving and judgment skills

  4. Outgoing, self-motivated, flexible and well organized; empathetic and personable demeanor

  5. Excellent English verbal and written communication skills

  6. Valid driver's license required

  7. Must be able to pass background check and substance abuse screen

Pay; Base Pay $52,000-58,000 plus commission

  • Med/Dental/Vision Insurance provided.

  • 401K 

  • PTO


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