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General Manager Sign & Print Operations
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19 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
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16 September 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Benefits:
- Employee discounts
- Paid time off
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Free food & snacks
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Profit sharing
- Training & development
FastSigns Alcoa
DIRECTOR OF SALES & OPERATIONS
Sign Production & Visual Communications East Tennessee Relocation Welcome
Sign Production & Visual Communications East Tennessee Relocation Welcome
This Isnt a Job. Its a Platform.
FastSigns Alcoa. is a fast-growing visual communications company based in the heart of East Tennessee and were building something big. Were not looking for someone to fill a seat. Were looking for an industry veteran who thinks like an owner sells like a champion and is ready to plant a flag in a market loaded with opportunity and lead our growth from the front.
If youve spent years in the sign and print industry know the business inside and out and have been waiting for the right opportunity to stop being a cog and start being the engine this is your call.
The Opportunity
East Tennessee is in the middle of an economic explosion construction hospitality retail tourism and commercial development are all surging. The demand for quality sign production branded environments vehicle wraps apparel and promotional goods is growing faster than the current market can serve. Weve built the infrastructure. Now we need the right leader to drive the business into its next chapter.
We are prepared to recruit the best person in the country for this role. Geography is not a barrier relocation assistance is on the table for the right candidate.
The Role
As Director of Sales & Operations you are the face of GoTeez. You own the relationship from first contact to finished product. You understand the full lifecycle of a sign and print business estimating production workflow vendor relationships client management team leadership and closing deals and you can move fluently between all of it in a single day.
This is not a back-office role. You will be in the market in front of customers building a book of business and building a team beneath you.
What Youll Own
- Drive new business development prospecting cold outreach networking community presence
- Manage and grow existing customer accounts upselling retention and referral generation
- Produce accurate and competitive estimates for sign production screen printing apparel and promotional products
- Oversee production floor operations and ensure on-time on-spec delivery
- Collaborate with design and production teams on client specs and approvals
- Recruit train and develop a sales and support team as the business scales
- Report directly to ownership with clear KPIs pipeline reporting and growth targets
- Develop pricing strategies vendor relationships and supplier negotiations
- Champion company culture this is a team-first excellence-first environment
What Were Looking For
Non-negotiables:
- 5 years in the sign print or visual communications industry in a sales or operations leadership role
- Deep working knowledge of sign production substrates installation vehicle wraps channel letters wide format apparel promo
- Proven track record of building and closing a sales pipeline independently
- Estimating experience you know how to price a job and protect the margin
- Strong communicator who can represent the brand professionally at every level
- Owner mentality you treat the business like its yours because we want you to act like it is
What sets the A-players apart:
- Experience managing a production team or shop floor
- Existing relationships with commercial contractors developers or retailers in any market
- Comfort with CRM tools quoting software and basic production scheduling systems
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias toward action over analysis paralysis
- Willingness to relocate to the Knoxville/East Tennessee area
Compensation & Benefits
We believe in paying for performance and rewarding people who build real value. Compensation is designed to be highly competitive and structured to grow with the role.
- Base salary commensurate with experience
- Performance-based commission and bonus structure uncapped earning potential tied to revenue growth
- Relocation assistance available for the right candidate
- Opportunity to grow into a equity or profit-sharing arrangement as the business scales
- Paid time off holidays and a flexible environment built on trust and results
Who We Are
FastSign Alcoa is not a corporate machine. Were a driven close-knit team that takes the work seriously without taking ourselves too seriously. We move fast solve problems and celebrate wins. The people who thrive here are self-starters who want ownership over their outcomes not a manual to follow.
East Tennessee is one of the best places in America to live and build a life low cost of living incredible outdoor access a booming economy and a community that still feels like community. If youve been waiting for the right market and the right company this is it.
Ready to Build Something
Send your resume a brief note about your background and most importantly tell us about a deal youre proud of and why. We read every submission.
Apply: GoTeez FasSigns Alcoa / East Tennessee
Compensation: $50000.00 - $65000.00 per year
Our journey began in 1992 in the sunny state of Florida where we honed our craft and built a strong foundation for our business. Over the years we have continuously evolved and adapted to the ever-changing industry landscape staying ahead of the curve with the latest advancements in screen printing technology and 2010 we moved our operations to Tennessee bringing our expertise and passion for screen printing to the Great Smoky Mountains. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence we have quickly become a go-to destination for individuals businesses brands organizations and events seeking high-quality custom screen printing solutions. Whether youre looking to create custom apparel promotional products or branded merchandise we have the skills resources and dedication to bring your vision to life. Our talented team of designers and technicians work closely with our clients ensuring that every project is executed with precision attention to detail and a touch of creativity. Our decades long experience in providing wholesalers the products and ideas they need makes GoTeez unique in the custom apparel world.
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