The Opportunity

Grimco - a 150-year-old, $1.5 billion signage distributor - is looking for an experienced sales professional to own and grow the Pacific Zone for our Manufactured Products Division. This isn't a "hunter" role starting from scratch. You'll inherit an established customer base with significant upside potential, selling mission-critical products (traffic signs, reflective sheeting, aluminum substrates) that many industries rely on to operate.

Territory: CA, OR, WA, NV, AZ, UT, ID, MT, WY 

Compensation: Competitive base salary + uncapped commission. Six-figure earning potential for proven performers. OTE- $80,000+ (salary and commission structure)

Why This Role

✅ True autonomy - Manage your territory your way. No micromanagement.
✅ Built-in demand - Your products keep roads safe. Regulations require them.
✅ Established accounts + growth runway - Expand wallet share and land new business
✅ Stability meets opportunity - Family-owned company with 150 years of staying power, not a startup gamble
✅ Uncapped commission - Your earning potential grows with your territory

What You'll Do

• Drive revenue across the Pacific Zone through strategic account management and new business development
• Build relationships with sign fabricators, traffic contractors, municipalities, state DOTs, and commercial accounts
• Travel your territory (~50%) for customer visits, trade shows, and industry events
• Be the expert on traffic signage products, reflective sheeting, and regulatory requirements
• Own your pipeline - forecast accurately, manage CRM, close deals

What You Bring

Required:

• 3+ years outside sales experience (preferably in industrial, construction materials, or municipal/government sales)
• Track record of consistently hitting or exceeding quota
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently across a large territory
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel extensively
• Must reside in Pacific Zone (California preferred)

Bonus Points:

• 5+ years outside sales experience
• Experience in regulated industries (traffic control, construction, DOT contracting)
• Familiarity with the signage or traffic safety industry
• Existing relationships with fabricators, contractors, or municipal buyers in the West

BENEFITS

• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits available. Premiums have remained unchanged for more than 16 years.
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off Accrual (Paid Time Off payout available)
• 401K with Profit Sharing, up to 6% of the employee's total compensation earnings.
• Eligible for Employee Recognition Prizes
• Employee Referral Benefits
• Volunteer Time Off

ABOUT GRIMCO

We're North America's largest wholesale distributor of sign-making materials with 65+ locations and $1.5B in annual revenue. Family-owned since 1875, we combine stability and resources with the entrepreneurial spirit of a much smaller company. Our sales team wins because we back them with inventory, logistics, and support that competitors can't match.

What's Next

Ready to own a high-potential territory with a proven industry leader? Let's discuss compensation, territory details, and what success looks like in your first year.

WHY WORK WITH US?

• 150 Years of Industry Leadership & Stability – Join a family-owned company with unmatched staying power.

• Comprehensive Product Portfolio & Technical Support – Represent the industry's most complete line of traffic signage, reflective sheeting, aluminum substrates, and manufactured products, backed by in-house technical expertise and manufacturing capabilities.

• Established Market Presence & Brand Recognition – Leverage Grimco's trusted relationships across 65+ locations to accelerate your success rather than building credibility from scratch.

• True Territory Ownership with Autonomy – Manage the entire Pacific Zone (9 states) with the independence to build your business strategy while having the backing of a national infrastructure and support network.

• Competitive Compensation & Growth Opportunity – Earn industry-leading compensation with uncapped commission potential while being part of a growth-oriented organization that promotes from within and values long-term career development.

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