Production Sales

Job Opportunity: Production Sales
Compensation: $60,000/year base + 3% commission 
Location: On-site (Otsego, MN)

About Canvas Craft:

For over 40 years, Canvas Craft has been Minnesota’s premier provider of industrial and outdoor fabric products. Thanks to our great customers and employees, we have grown into a full-service industrial fabric manufacturer serving the Upper Midwest.  We proudly stand behind our work and offer an industry-leading warranty on every job we do. Our services include custom metal and fabric solutions for awnings, canopies, boating, sporting, industrial, and event applications. We employ a top-quality staff with over 40+ years of combined knowledge and experience in providing industrial fabric and commercial sewing, heat welding, fabric graphics, metal fabrication, and design.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a results-oriented sales professional to be a part of our team dedicated to delivering excellence in every aspect of the sales journey. The Production Sales role demands exceptional skills in customer service and relationship building. You’ll be responsible for reaching out to corporate and industrial businesses, engaging with management-level professionals, and building bridges to top-tier decision-makers. Your mission: to sell custom-engineered solutions featuring our top-of-the-line products. 

The Obstacles:

We need someone who will embrace the opportunity to excel in a dynamic, high-growth, and rapidly expanding selling environment. We need this person to not only thrive on these challenges but also have the resilience to navigate the unique terrain of a small business. This means wearing many different hats within the organization while maintaining the Canvas Craft core values: Prudence, Positive “Can Do” Attitude, and Teamwork/Collaboration. With a sales cycle spanning 3-6 months, you will need to nurture leads, demonstrate your expertise, and make strategic moves to close deals. This role primarily involves hunting for new business opportunities and taking charge of the entire sales process, from prospecting to closing. There may be times this role is required to travel for potential shows.

Think About It:

• Are you a proactive, customer-centric salesperson with a knack for selling top-tier products?

• Are you driven, innovative, and welcome fast-paced growth?

• Are you unfazed by the hurdles of small business dynamics?

• Do you possess the entrepreneurial spirit needed to succeed?

The Perks:

• Competitive salary + 3% commission

• Additional discretionary bonuses based on company performance

• Company medical plan and retirement

• 3 Weeks paid time off 

• Paid holidays

• Travel reimbursement

• Auto and phone allowance

• Provided laptop or equivalent (includes all required software)

• Fun team and great metro location

Necessary Role Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, sales, or related field

• Minimum of 3 years experience in sales

• Valid Driver’s License (Required)

• Reliable vehicle (Required)

• Competency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Experience using customer relationship management (CRM) software

• Experience creating detailed reports and presenting presentations

How To Apply (Important Notice):

The next step in the application process is to complete the following assessment focused on the specific requirements of the role. This process will take just 45-60 minutes and is completed online. Please be sure to take this seriously and block off time so you can fully focus on the assessment. Please use the link below when you are ready to begin.