Mid-Level

Signs and Displays Salesperson

The visual solutions provider โ€” selling signage and display products that help businesses attract attention and communicate.

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Enterprisingleading, persuading
Conventionalorganizing, detail-oriented
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Job markets for Signs and Displays Salespersons
Employment concentration ยท ~220 areas
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Signs and Displays Salesperson

As a Signs and Displays Salesperson, you're helping businesses with their visual communication needs through signage and display products. You sell everything from simple signs to complex display systems, working with clients to find solutions that fit their needs and budgets.

Your day involves customer interaction and solution development. You might meet with a retail client about window graphics, quote a banner job, discuss a directory system with a property manager, or follow up on pending proposals. You need to understand the products you sell and how they solve client problems.

The challenge is handling the variety of products and applications. Signs and displays serve many purposes across many industries, and each situation has unique requirements. You need to quickly understand client needs and propose appropriate solutions. The people who thrive here enjoy problem-solving, can visualize how signage will work in different contexts, and are comfortable with custom and semi-custom selling.

RelationshipsHigh
Working ConditionsAbove avg
IndependenceAbove avg
AchievementAbove avg
RecognitionModerate
SupportModerate
O*NET Work Values survey
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Product mixCustomer segmentsTransaction complexityDesign supportCompetition
Signs and displays sales varies by product focus and market. Some sellers specialize in specific products like banners or vehicle wraps; others cover broad ranges. Customer segments range from walk-in consumers to major corporate accounts. Design support availability affects how much creative work you do directly.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape โ€” and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Signs and Displays Salespersons (SOC 41-3011.00), not just this title ยท BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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Consultative selling
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Design basics
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Account management
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What products are the primary focus?
What customer segments do you serve?
What design and production support is available?
What is the compensation structure?
What makes someone successful here?
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape โ€” helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$33Kโ€“$134K
Salary Range
10th โ€“ 90th percentile
97K
U.S. Employment
-6.4%
10yr Growth
9K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$64K$61K$58K$55K$52K201920202021202220232024$52K$64K
BLS OEWS May 2024 ยท BLS Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034

Skills & Requirements

SpeakingPersuasionService OrientationSocial PerceptivenessActive ListeningNegotiationReading ComprehensionJudgment and Decision MakingCritical ThinkingWriting
O*NET OnLine ยท Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) ยท BLS Employment Projections ยท O*NET OnLine
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