Plaisted Companies, Inc., the soil experts, is seeking a driven and visionary Sales Manager to lead and scale our sales organization. This role is responsible for accelerating revenue growth, building a high-performance sales team, and implementing modern sales systems that drive measurable results.
The ideal candidate thrives in a leadership role, is highly data-driven, and is excited to bring structure, accountability, and innovation to a growing company. If you’re passionate about leading teams, developing strategy, and making a real impact—we want to meet you!
Sales Leadership & Team Development
· Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing sales team focused on accountability and results.
· Set clear performance expectations and track results through scorecards, CRM reporting, and analytics.
· Recruit, train, and mentor team members to drive continuous improvement.
Revenue Growth & Strategy
· Develop and execute annual and long-term sales plans to achieve revenue and growth targets.
· Identify new markets, verticals, and strategic opportunities for expansion.
· Maintain and grow relationships with key accounts to ensure retention and satisfaction.
Sales Process & Systems
· Implement and optimize CRM systems to ensure pipeline visibility and data accuracy.
· Build scalable sales processes that improve efficiency and consistency across the team.
· Utilize data, analytics, and AI tools to improve forecasting, targeting, and performance.
Marketing & Business Development
· Partner with marketing to drive lead generation, campaigns, and brand positioning.
· Conduct market analysis, competitive research, and pricing strategy development.
· Support prospecting efforts and assist in closing high-value opportunities.
Operational Collaboration
· Work closely with Dispatch, Operations, and Accounting to ensure customer success.
· Provide accurate sales forecasts and performance reporting to leadership.
· Contribute to budgeting, strategic planning, and company-wide initiatives.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS
Preferred Qualifications

Plaisted Companies mining reserve is located in Elk River, Minnesota and offers the most complete line of sand and gravel products available in the upper Midwest.
We offer more than 200 unique and innovative products for large commercial construction projects to home improvement.
- Sands & Gravel
- Road Base
- Aggregates
- Pavers
- Decorative Rock, Boulders & Mulch
- Horticultural Products
- Engineered Soils
- Peat Products & Mixes
- Septic Tanks
- Retaining Wall Systems
We pride ourselves on delivering unique products, finding creative solutions to customer requests and protecting our environment through wise management and recycled products. And because we have our own fleet of trucks, we continue to set the standard for responsive delivery options in the five-state area.
Contact us today and let one of our experienced, professional staff work with you to develop a solution for your next project.