What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Sales Manager - Great Lakes position at MAGID GLOVE & SAFETY MANUFACTURING CO, LLC?
What Matters at Magid? YOU do!
"The number one key to growth is having good people and that’s what has driven us at every stage of the game." - Greg Cohen, CEO
At Magid, we’re not just passionate about safety—we’re passionate about people. As an industry leader, we’ve built an innovative and collaborative environment where diversity is celebrated, ideas are valued, and personal and professional growth never stops.
The Sales Manager – Construction is responsible for developing and expanding a defined sales territory within the construction market. This role focuses on both new account acquisition and the growth of existing customer relationships through consultative selling, strategic planning, and execution of sales programs. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, results-driven professional with strong relationship-building skills and a proven track record in outside construction sales.
Sales Territory: OH, MI, IN, IL, WI, KY, MO
Location/Travel: This is a home office-based position with approximately 75% travel required to various customer and job site locations. This includes day trips and some overnights.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Build and grow a sales territory through proactive new account generation and expansion of existing customer accounts within the construction channel
- Develop and implement sales programs and initiatives with existing customers to increase revenue, product adoption, and long-term partnerships
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities by developing tailored proposals, presentations, and solutions that address customer needs
- Establish and maintain strong, strategic relationships with key decision-makers, influencers, and stakeholders at customer organizations
- Attend and represent the company at industry trade shows, events, and networking opportunities to promote brand awareness and generate leads
- Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and customer feedback to identify opportunities and challenges
- Prepare and deliver sales presentations, product demonstrations, and proposals to prospective and existing customers
- Accurately track sales activity, pipeline development, and forecasts
- Provide regular reports to the regional office and Director of Construction Sales on sales performance, territory activity, and progress against goals
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams such as marketing, operations, and customer service to ensure customer satisfaction and successful execution
What’s in it for You?
- Base salary uncapped commissions with high earning potential.
- Company vehicle, gas card, expense account, cell phone, iPad, and laptop.
- The opportunity to be a part of a growing, high-performing team at a company whose focus for 80 years has been on keeping workers safe!
- Continuous opportunities for mentoring, development, as well as formal and informal classroom training and sales skills development.
- The ability to make a real impact on people’s lives by preventing workplace injuries, promoting a culture of safety, and offering valuable solutions to a business’s safety concerns.