ABcreative Sales Consultant - St. Louis

Mural Group•St. Louis, MO

1d•$65,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Mural Industrial Staffing is seeking a Sales Consultant on behalf of a well-established provider of playground equipment, safety surfacing, site furnishings, shelters, and outdoor amenities serving municipalities and private organizations across the Midwest. This role owns a defined territory covering St. Louis & Eastern Missouri and focuses on consultative, relationship-driven sales with municipalities, park and recreation departments, school districts, landscape architects, and developers. Sales cycles are longer-term and project-based, making this an ideal opportunity for candidates experienced in complex B2B sales, RFP/RFQ-driven environments, or construction-adjacent industries who are comfortable building a book of business over time. Territory & Sales Model Assigned territory: St. Louis & Eastern Missouri Average project value: ~$250,000+ Typical sales cycle: 6–9 months (some projects extend to 12+ months) Commission paid after project completion and final payment Once established, reps often build a consistent pipeline with strong long-term earnings This is not transactional sales — success comes from patience, persistence, and relationship development. Day-to-Day Structure Home-based role, Monday–Friday Mondays: Sales meetings, one-on-ones, pipeline reviews Tuesdays–Thursdays: Territory activity — client visits, relationship building, prospecting Fridays: Admin time, proposals, follow-ups, planning the upcoming week Travel required within the assigned territory Project management and installation are handled by an internal project management team, allowing sales consultants to stay focused on selling and relationship growth. Ramp & Training Initial onboarding and training conducted in-office Focus on product knowledge, CRM processes, and partner ecosystems Early emphasis on relationship building, followed by deeper involvement in proposals and projects Ongoing support from sales leadership and internal teams Candidates should expect a 12 month ramp to fully establish their pipeline — with significant earning potential once established.

Requirements

Proven experience in B2B sales or business development
Comfort working with long sales cycles and delayed commission payout
Experience reading and responding to RFPs, RFQs, and formal bid documents
Strong relationship-building and consultative selling skills
Ability to prospect and initiate outreach independently
Proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft Office
Willingness to travel within the assigned territory

Nice To Haves

Background in construction, engineering, municipal sales, or design-driven industries
Experience selling to municipalities, schools, or public-sector organizations
Familiarity with purchasing cooperatives (CO-OPs)

Responsibilities

Manage and grow all sales activity within the assigned territory
Develop new business through prospecting, cold outreach, and networking
Build long-term relationships with municipalities, school districts, and design partners
Work closely with landscape architects and specifiers early in the planning process
Guide clients through planning, design concepts, and product selection
Prepare and present detailed proposals and responses to RFPs/RFQs
Collaborate with internal design, sales processing, and project management teams