Director of Sales, Distribution / National Sales Director / Director of Channel Sales
Remote - United States | National Territory
A Director of Sales, Distribution / National Sales Director / Director of Channel Sales is required to develop and expand a national HVAC distributor network across the United States, selling indoor air quality (IAQ) products into residential, light commercial and institutional HVAC markets.
This is a remote, full-time opportunity for an experienced HVAC distribution sales leader who wants the autonomy to build a national sales channel, establish distributor relationships and develop a network of commissioned manufacturer's representative agencies.
As Director of Sales, Distribution, you'll take ownership of new business development, distributor engagement and contractor-led demand generation. You'll work directly with senior leadership, with the freedom to develop your own sales strategy and build a national presence.
Director of Sales, Distribution / National Sales Director / Director of Channel Sales Benefits:
- Bonus/commission opportunity
- Benefits package
- Full business travel expense coverage
- Remote working across the United States
- National sales territory with significant autonomy
- Direct reporting line to the President
- Product training provided for candidates without previous ionization experience
The Director of Sales, Distribution / National Sales Director / Director of Channel Sales Role:
- Develop new business with HVAC distributors across the US, securing new accounts and increasing product stocking at branch level.
- Recruit, onboard and manage regional commissioned manufacturer's representative agencies focused on HVAC distribution.
- Build relationships with large HVAC contractors to generate product demand and drive sales through local distributors.
- Develop and execute a national distributor sales strategy, identifying opportunities for channel expansion.
- Promote indoor air quality and bipolar ionization products across residential, light commercial and institutional HVAC applications.
- Manage the sales pipeline, forecasting, distributor sell-in and sell-through performance.
- Attend distributor trade shows, manufacturer rep meetings and relevant HVAC industry events.
- Travel nationally, approximately 50-60% initially, with travel expected to decrease over time.
Director of Sales, Distribution / National Sales Director / Director of Channel Sales Requirements:
- 10+ years of experience in HVAC distribution sales.
- Experience as a Director of Sales, National Sales Director, Director of Channel Sales or similar senior HVAC distribution sales leader.
- Established relationships with commissioned manufacturer's representative agencies serving HVAC distributors across the United States.
- Proven experience selling directly to HVAC distributors and collaborating with local representatives to secure business.
- Existing relationships with large HVAC contractors capable of generating demand through distribution channels.
- Experience developing new distributor accounts and driving sales through branch-level distribution networks.
- Bachelor's degree (BS or BA) required.
- Ability to operate independently, build a sales strategy and manage a national territory with minimal oversight.
- Willingness to travel nationally, initially 50-60%.