Melissa Coleman

Senior Director of Recruiting

Recruiting Specialties

Lighting
Commercial Lighting
Industrial Lighting
Residential Lighting
LED
Lighting Design
Internet of Things (IoT)

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Fun Facts

Melissa has the most pets out of everyone at Blue Signal and probably the top 1% in the world!

About Melissa Coleman

Melissa Coleman brings more than 15 years of recruiting experience, with deep expertise across lighting, and IoT. Her extensive industry knowledge and consultative approach allow her to quickly understand complex hiring needs and identify professionals who can drive long-term success for her clients.

Known for her ability to evaluate both technical qualifications and cultural fit, Melissa excels at building meaningful connections between organizations and top-tier talent. She takes the time to understand the motivations, goals, and priorities of both clients and candidates, resulting in placements that create lasting value for everyone involved.

Melissa is passionate about helping companies build high-performing teams while guiding professionals toward rewarding career opportunities. Her industry expertise, relationship-focused recruiting style, and commitment to delivering exceptional results have made her a trusted partner across the industries she serves.

Search Focus

- C-Suite & Executive Leadership
  (Chief Technology Officer, President, General Manager, Executive Leadership, Business Strategy)
- Sales Leadership & Revenue Growth
  (VP of Sales, National Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Sales Executive, Strategic Accounts, Business Development)
- Marketing Leadership & Brand Strategy
  (VP of Marketing, Director of Marketing, Product Marketing, Demand Generation, Go-to-Market Strategy, Brand Development)
- Operations & Business Management
  (Operations Manager, General Management, Process Improvement, Operational Excellence, Team Leadership)
- Product Management & Innovation
  (Product Manager, Product Development, Product Strategy, Market Analysis, Product Lifecycle Management)
- Engineering & Technical Talent
  (Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering)
- Lighting & Architectural Design Engineering
  (Lighting Design Engineer, Lighting Systems, Architectural Lighting, Specification Development, Technical Design)
- Project Management & Execution
  (Project Manager, Program Management, Cross-Functional Leadership, Project Delivery, Process Optimization)
- Estimating, Quotations & Pre-Construction Services
  (Estimator, Quotations, Cost Analysis, Bid Management, Project Pricing, Proposal Development)
- Commercial & Client-Facing Leadership
  (Sales Management, Customer Relations, Account Management, Market Expansion, Strategic Partnerships)

Hiring in Lighting

Testimonials

"Melissa Coleman and the Blue Signal team have done outstanding work for our company. In particular, we had two management positions that we had been unable to fill on our own. Within a few weeks of bringing Melissa on board, we had both positions filled by great candidates. I can not say enough about Melissa's professionalism and results-orientated approach to recruiting!"

"Melissa and the Blue Signal team have done outstanding work for our company. In particular, we had two supply chain management positions that we had been unable to fill on our own. Within a few weeks of bringing Melissa on board, we had both positions filled by great candidates. I can not say enough about Melissa's professionalism and results-orientated approach to recruiting!"