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Job Description

Job Description

Great news! Schillings is seeking a motivated and experienced Sales Manager to lead and develop our sales teams in Mokena, IL. This position may oversee retail sales, contractor sales, or a combination of both depending on the candidate's background and strengths. We are looking for a driven leader who understands customer service, sales growth, relationship building, team development, and the building materials industry.

This role requires strong communication skills, leadership ability, problem-solving, and the confidence to manage customer issues, sales strategy, and daily operations independently.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Never work evenings or Sundays
• Opportunities for advancement available

Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and develop sales staff across multiple sales departments
• Oversee daily sales operations including customer service, estimating, special orders, and sales follow-up
• Manage and maintain showroom appearance, product displays, samples, and merchandising
• Build and maintain strong relationships with homeowners, contractors, builders, remodelers, and vendors
• Develop new business opportunities and strengthen existing customer relationships
• Work directly with customers to resolve complaints, delivery concerns, product issues, and jobsite challenges
• Review bids, margins, pricing, and special-order accuracy
• Understand blueprint takeoffs, material estimating, and product recommendations
• Monitor sales performance, market trends, and competitive pricing
• Participate in builder meetings, networking events, jobsite visits, and customer appointments as needed
• Coordinate employee scheduling, training, coaching, and performance reviews
• Work closely with purchasing, operations, and accounting departments to ensure customer satisfaction and profitable sales growth

Requirements:

• Previous sales leadership or management experience preferred
• Experience in building materials, lumber, construction, home improvement, flooring, windows, doors, decking, or related industries strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of customer service, estimating, margins, and sales operations
• Ability to communicate professionally with homeowners, contractors, builders, and employees
• Self-motivated with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and customer needs in a fast-paced environment
• Computer proficiency and willingness to learn company systems
• Valid driver's license required

Plan to attend and meet face-to-face with hiring managers.

Candidates will be considered for this position whether or not you attend the job fair.

Pre-Register online at:
-park-job-fair-8-2026/

Tinley Park Job Fair
Monday, August 24, 2026
10:00AM - 12:30PM
Tinley Park Convention Center
18501 Convention Center Drive
Tinley Park, IL 60477

All of the companies at our job fairs have open positions they are seeking to fill.

Tips for Success:

• Pre-register—Receive notifications of any updates or changes to the event, and receive information about upcoming events in your area.
• Dress professionally—First impressions go a long way.
• Bring multiple copies of your resume.
• Doors open at 10:00 AM and the Job Fair ends at 12:30 PM
• Bring a friend—All job seekers are welcome.
• Prepare a brief but effective “brag” to let the people you meet get to know you.
• Keep an open mind—Meet with as many of the companies as you can; you may be pleasantly surprised at what you find.

Remember, the best way to be considered for a position is to meet the hiring managers in person. Plan to attend this event!
(Candidates will be considered for this position whether or not you attend the job fair.)

Pre-Register online at:
-park-job-fair-8-2026/