Sales Specialist

Sales Specialist

The Sales Specialist is responsible for managing supplier relationships and coordinating print production activities to ensure projects are completed accurately, on time, and in accordance with quality standards. This role serves as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders and external suppliers, driving accountability, resolving production challenges, and ensuring successful project execution from proofing through final delivery.

Responsibilities Include:

• Manage day-to-day relationships with suppliers and production vendors to ensure quality, performance, and on-time project execution.
• Coordinate all phases of print production, including artwork review, proofing, production scheduling, quality control, and final delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive accountability to ensure service level expectations are consistently met.
• Lead regular supplier status meetings to review production schedules, project updates, risks, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with internal departments, customers, and suppliers to proactively identify and resolve production issues, minimizing project delays.
• Investigate production defects and coordinate reprints, replacements, and corrective actions when necessary.
• Review production specifications and ensure materials, proofs, and finished products meet established quality standards.
• Track multiple production projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and customer expectations are achieved.
• Maintain accurate production records, supplier documentation, and project status updates.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and solutions to internal stakeholders and leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve production workflows, supplier performance, and operational efficiencies.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Proven experience managing vendor and supplier relationships while driving accountability and performance.
• Strong knowledge of print production processes, materials, proofing procedures, and quality control best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve production issues, coordinate reprints, and manage replacements.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects, suppliers, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively manage supplier and stakeholder expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain production schedules and resolve operational challenges.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Compensation & Benefits:

The pay range for this role is $65,000- $75,000 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 Imperial Brady:

Imperial Brady is a leading North American distributor and solutions provider for cleaning and facility care, foodservice, and packaging. With more than 13,000 employees and a broad supply chain network, we deliver national scale with local expertise. Built on strong customer relationships and deep industry knowledge, we go beyond distribution—delivering Supplies + Support through expertise, service, and a commitment to making every customer touchpoint a plus.

We offer a dynamic environment for our more than 13,000 employees to work, learn, and grow professionally. We value our people and strive to create rewarding career opportunities by offering competitive salaries and benefits (medical, dental, vision), a 401(k) program with company match, life insurance, a generous paid time off package, educational reimbursement, paid family leave, and adoption assistance. We are excited to invite talented individuals with a passion for excellence to join our team.

Imperial Brady is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history, or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

Our company is a Fair Chance employer, committed to providing opportunities for qualified individuals with past justice system involvement. We believe in assessing candidates based on their skills and experience. A conditional offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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