Job Location
Watertown

“It is a fun workplace and the management is great to work with. Many job opportunities.” ~ Troy Lindgren

Organization Description: ESCO Manufacturing and Stein Sign Display is the 2024 SBA Family Business of the Year and the premier wholesale sign manufacturing company headquartered in the heart of the Midwest in Watertown South Dakota. Our mission is to be a leader in the sign industry by providing the best value in visual identification and advertising to our customers, through excellent work ethics and high standards of business practices. For more information, visit www.escomanufacturing.com

About the job: 
As a sales person for our company, you will enjoy working in our family-like atmosphere that strives for teamwork, innovation, and personal growth. Each day provides new challenges through custom projects and in-house training opportunities. Our Core Values of One Team, Integrity, and Engaged are ingrained into our culture, and our team members are rewarded for their efforts. We’re living our Vision by creating WOW experiences for our team members, customers, and communities!

Job Summary

Stein Sign Display is seeking a driven individual to manage our growing digital billboard portfolio in eastern South Dakota. This role focuses exclusively on digital advertising, such as roadside digital billboards and airport terminal displays, and involves maintaining relationships with existing clients while growing the customer base. Success is measured by customer satisfaction and revenue growth through client retention and new sales. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, a self-motivated, goal-driven attitude, and a proven track record in sales (preferably advertising or media). They must be able to negotiate contracts, meet sales targets,and cultivate new business relationships while upholding Stein Sign Display’s values of quality, one team, engaged and integrity. .

 

Job Responsibilities

  • Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing digital billboard clients through regular check-ins and meetings.
  • Proactively identify and secure new advertising clients for our digital billboard network (including airport terminal displays).
  • Sell consultatively by understanding client needs and recommending digital advertising solutions.
  • Prepare and process sales paperwork, proposals, and contracts accurately.
  • Coordinate with clients and designers to deliver ad proofs and refine artwork, ensuring final ads meet client expectations.
  • Assist in developing and updating sales materials (digital media kits, etc.) to effectively promote our digital advertising solutions.
  • Participate in community networking events (e.g., Chamber of Commerce mixers) to build relationships and promote our digital advertising.
  • Research and recommend new high-visibility locations for digital billboard installations to expand the

company’s digital footprint.

  • Travel throughout Eastern South Dakota to meet clients and attend events (mileage reimbursed; occasional overnight travel may be required).

 

Job Specifications

  • Positive, self-starting attitude with the ability to embrace challenges and multitask effectively.
  • 2+ years of successful sales experience (advertising or media sales preferred).
  • Professional appearance and demeanor.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Strong organizational and communication skills, including effective use of email.

 

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent (Required)
  • Sales experience: 2 years (Preferred)
  • Valid driver’s license (Required)
Our company has used ESCO Manufacturing for many years for our wholesale electric sign needs. They have manufactured many different types of signs for us over the years. We have had the same sales rep for many years. That says a lot in itself about the company. They have never let us down and always delivered a quality product in a timely manner. They are very competitive and always have great ideas to help us with design and installation. I highly recommend them, they won't let you down
Justin Helmke
JH Signs
Our account rep has been with us from the start of All State Signs. Throughout the years we have come to rely on ESCO's extensive product knowledge and fast turn arounds to fill our customer needs. ESCO has always been a reliable source for our company, and as we grow, we will continue to rely on their terrific customer service and quality products.
Beau & Raean Bilbrey
All State Signs Great Falls, MT
ESCO Manufacturing has been our channel letter fabricator for over 12 years. They are an exemplary company that manufactures high quality products and we have been completely satisfied with their customer service. Their staff is knowledgeable and able to handle any request. We are happy to recommend their services.
Jerry & Marlene Sandmann
Sandmann Signs & Electric Inc.
I have used ESCO Manufacturing for the better part of 20 years as an outlet for sign projects when we are overloaded and have seen nothing but the best of Quality, no shortcuts on the manufacturing process and as always very easy to work with sign professionals.
Kirk Ronning
Indigo Signworks
We have worked with ESCO Manufacturing with many of our projects and have had great results. Our account rep has been great to work with providing ideas and giving us a great product. It's been a pleasure to work with ESCO and I highly recommend!
Christian Guenther
AP Design
My companies have worked with ESCO for many years. We have collaborated on many projects, receiving professional knowledge and products in a timely manner. From answering an install question while on the job site to planning and discussing initial project concept sketches, ESCO has always been able to offer me the know-how to offer my customers a professional experience! Thank you ESCO!
Cathy Krommenhoek
Total Motors
From the sales to fabrication, to shipping, and accounting departments, the entire process has been seamless. At any given time we can see exactly where our job is in the process. Over the years, your team has displayed nothing but professionalism. Thank you, ESCO, for being a vendor we can count on consistently. We look forward to our relationship continuing!  
Haley
Affordable Signs
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