1. Director of Sales 
   Our client is a national provider of architectural millwork to some of the largest sports and health clubs, hotels, libraries, and restaurants in the country.  Their services include the complete fabrication, delivery, and installation of product made from veneers, laminate, solid wood, wood moldings, solid surfaces and architectural metals. The company is currently embracing an environmentally and economically sustainable business strategy.   

We been hired to find a Full-Time experienced Director of Sales with a history of seven (7) plus years in building new client relationships, maintaining excellent customer service, and surpassing quotas.  This key role will drive sales volume by developing new clientele (75% of sales efforts will be concentrated on new client development), as well as striving to deepen existing account penetration in current accounts by contacting end-users, developers, architects, general contractors and interior designers. 

Responsibilities: 
Sales of Architectural Millwork services    
Meeting quarterly and annual sales targets  
Creating demand, proposing, and closing opportunities with end-users, developers, architects, general contractors and   interior designers  
Maintaining existing client relationships   
Assisting customers in the development of their Millworking needs  
Delivering presentations to developers, architects, general contractors and interior designers  
Some out of state travel is required    
Participation in dedicated lead exchange groups and industry-type associations  
Continually expanding industry knowledge and contacts  
Ability to adapt to a rapidly growing environment with changing needs and priorities  
Skills/Knowledge/Experience/Capabilities: 
Previous sales experience in, or alongside, the woodworking industry is preferred
Proven business development track record 
Excellent at relationship building    
Great communication, presentation, and organizational skills  
Positive attitude, high-energy, proactive and flexible  
Excited about being involved in a growing operation, hungry for new opportunity, and a can do attitude  
Motivated self starter who doesn't need to be micromanaged  
A problem solver who overcomes potential obstacles  
Willing to take on new challenges to include participation in the development and marketing of the company as an environmentally focused Millworker  
Team oriented  
4 year college degree or equivalent experience  
Basic Computer Skills (Excel, Word) 
This position is based in Chicago with flexibility to work from both home and office  
Base Salary and Commission Program, Health Care, Vacation and Expenses     

SnapDragon Associates, LLC  is the premier recruiting firm focusing exclusively on the Building Products, Construction and Manufacturing industries.

Our clients trust us for our sense of urgency in delivering those top quality professionals from the same industry they work in. We place more people faster than any other recruiter because of our intimate knowledge of the lumber industry. We positively impact the bottom line of companies all over theUS.

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