Sales Specialist/ Structural Designer -Remote

Description & RequirementsJob DescriptionThe Sales Specialist is managing complexity, building relationships, and delivering results in a customer-facing role at BradyPLUS. The Sales Specialist plays a critical role in developing innovative merchandising and point-of-purchase (POP) display solutions for products in the plumbing and water solutions segment. This position requires a blend of creativity, customer engagement, and project management expertise to design impactful displays that drive brand visibility and sales across retail, pro-channel, and trade supply environments. The ideal candidate will listen to customer needs, conceptualize solutions, and effectively communicate display visions to vendors for design and costing. This role also advises on re-engineering existing displays for improved execution or cost reduction.**Open to remote, occasional travel to Chicago.Responsibilities Include:Collaborate with customers to understand marketing objectives and product positioning.Conceptualize and propose creative POP and merchandising display ideas tailored for retail, pro-channel, and plumbing supply environments.Advise on re-engineering existing displays for better execution or cost savings.Work closely with designers and structural engineers (as a liaison) to ensure feasibility and quality.Translate creative concepts into clear specifications for vendors to develop formal designs and quotations.Partner with domestic and overseas display manufacturers to manage design, quotation, and production processes.Maintain strong customer-centric approach; set clear expectations and keep customers, vendors, and internal teams aligned.Monitor industry trends and competitor merchandising strategies to inspire innovation.Manage timelines and budgets for display development projects.Demonstrate expertise in Strategic Supply Chain Management and educate the customer on BradyPLUS's value and service offeringsProactively address issues in a timely and professional manner. Solve problems and escalate issues or opportunities when appropriate and/or warrantedManage inventory levels for display components and ensure timely distribution to retail and pro-channel locations.Coordinate logistics for display shipments and installations across multiple channels.Collaborate in content development of business reviews, build presentations and present to key customersThe Ideal Candidate Will Have:Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Design, Merchandising, or related field.3-5 years of experience in retail merchandising, POP display design, or creative marketing.Experience working with designers and structural engineers preferred.Experience with display design and manufacturing strongly preferred.Basic understanding of Adobe Suite for simple tasks (preferred, not required).Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Customer-focused, creative thinker, and highly organized.Compensation & Benefits:The pay range for this role is $60,000- $80,000 per year. This range represents what the company reasonably expects to pay an associate for this role based on current market data, internal equity, and other business factors. The actual compensation offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other considerations. In addition to base pay, BradyPLUS offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health and well-being of our associates and their families. Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), 401(k) Retirement and more.About BradyPLUS:BradyPLUS is a leading national distributor of solutions for JanSan, Foodservice and Industrial Packaging. We deliver the right SUPPLIES + SUPPORT to ensure businesses are more successful every day. We offer premium brands, expert advice, and exceptional customer experiences. Our 6,000 associates across 180+ locations have a passion for delivering innovative solutions for the business challenges of today and tomorrow. Together, we serve thousands of customers nationwide in end markets including education, government, healthcare, hospitality, restaurants, building services, food packaging & processing, and grocery. We strive to be the best employer we can. We value people, we embrace change and we reach higher. Join us and see what the BUZZ is about! To learn more visit us at www.BradyPLUS.com .