Integrated Solutions Sales Manager - Midsouth, WAVE Job

Armstrong World Industries; Remote; GBP 88,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking an Integrated Solutions Sales Manager to drive sales of integrated ceiling solutions. This remote position requires at least 3 years of experience in interior construction or field sales. Responsibilities include growing sales, generating proposals, and supporting the launch of new products. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential. The company offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) Plan

Quarterly profit sharing

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in interior construction or field sales.
• Sound understanding of the construction process.
• Ability to read and understand construction documentation.

Responsibilities

• Grow profitable sales of WAVE Integrated Solutions.
• Generate proposals for WAVE solutions.
• Support and drive sales of newly developed WAVE products.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe PDF editor

PlanGrid

Job description

Primary location: Remote, Must live in territory. Relocation offered: No. Employment status: Full‑Time. Travel: 26–50%. Non‑compete: No.

The estimated base salary range for this role is $118,000 to $150,000 per year. Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors.

Worthington Armstrong Venture (WAVE), a joint venture between Worthington Industries and Armstrong World Industries, has established worldwide leadership in the production of suspended ceiling systems. WAVE produces metal ceiling grids that can be combined with Armstrong ceiling boards as a complete package or sold individually. Founded in 1992, WAVE operates under a long‑standing corporate philosophy rooted in the golden rule. This philosophy serves as an unwavering commitment to the customer, supplier, and shareholder, and it serves as the foundation for one of the strongest employee‑employer partnerships in American industry. For more information, visit worthingtonarmstrongventure.

The Integrated Solutions Sales Manager's (ISSM) primary role is to identify, develop, and close opportunities for WAVE’s entire solution portfolio.

Qualified individuals will work closely with their local Installation System Specialist, Design Service Center, Distributor team, and Contractor Community (General Contractor and Sub‑Contractor) to develop opportunities within the market. They will promote our total ceiling solution value proposition by creating project‑specific solutions geared toward project influencers (estimators, project managers, field installers).

This position will leverage available resources in the current commercially focused playbook to increase exposure to WAVE integrated solutions on high‑impact projects. The ISSM will need to articulate the benefits gained by using our entire WAVE integrated solution offering to the Armstrong area sales representatives, external customers, and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Grow profitable sales of WAVE Integrated Solutions that meet/exceed regional sales budgets by focusing on key contractors and projects within the region.
• Act as the WAVE product expert within the sales team for Drywall Grid, Axiom and Structural Grid solutions.
• Generate proposals for WAVE solutions including technical performance, financial impact, and integration advantages.
• Build relationships and influence end‑users to purchase WAVE products through solution selling. End user examples: Distributors, general contractors, sub‑contractors & developers.
• Support and drive sales of newly developed WAVE products, including creating selling aids, technical input, and internal/external product education.
• Provide all the necessary reporting to the business to track and monitor progress as well as sales forecasting (i.e. Salesforce).
• Continuously improve through individual and team learning and development initiatives.
• Conduct competitive market intelligence, analyze, and adjust positioning to grow market share.
• Analyze territory performance (sales, volume, pricing) to formulate regional best practices for area sales teams and distributor customers to enhance WAVE integrated sales.
• Identify and develop adjacent business partnerships that add to the WAVE integrated solution sales strategy. Prospect, identify, plan and prioritize major contractors and projects within the region.
• Develop strategies for major projects throughout the region, to maximize revenue.
• Leverage product portfolio and present solutions that create measurable value for the sub‑contractor, general contractor & developer.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in interior construction (installer / foreman / superintendent / estimator / project manager / project engineer), or field sales experience.
• Sound understanding of the construction process.
• Ability to read and understand all related construction documentation.
• Broad understanding and ability to identify on‑site construction activities that lead to more efficient installation methods.
• Strong communication skills and ability to report pertinent information at key milestones through clear, concise oral and written communication.
• Builds organization‑wide relationships and influences others to move initiatives forward and position ideas to enhance likelihood for success.
• Computer skills are a must: Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe PDF editor, PlanGrid, etc.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferred.

Required Skills

• Ability to understand and navigate construction drawings and all associated documents.
• Problem solving / analytical thinking.
• Understanding of construction processes and key players.
• Capability to work well individually and in a team setting.
• Energetic / self‑motivation / passion for success.

Benefits

Worthington Armstrong Venture (WAVE) offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefit package that includes, but is not limited to, health, dental, and life insurance, vacation, quarterly profit sharing, and a 401(k) Plan.

WAVE is an equal opportunity employer. It is our goal to ensure that hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, and discipline decisions are based on the job‑related qualifications, abilities, and performance of employees and applicants. The Company does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, disability or veteran status or any other reason prohibited by federal, state, or local law.