District Sales Manager

Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits (

PTO

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Training and professional development

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc. is seeking a District Sales Manager to support and grow the Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware territory, helping customers succeed with our metal roofing and wall panel solutions.

This role offers exposure to distributors, dealers, lumber yards, and contractors across residential, agricultural, and commercial markets, with a focus on relationship-building, growth, and rapid engagement.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of sales experience in building materials or related industries preferred.
• Experience with dealer/distribution channels strongly preferred.
• Strong relationship-building skills with follow-up discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and grow the Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware territory; manage a ~$3M book of business.
• Develop customer partnerships with distributors, dealers, and lumber yards.
• Drive sales growth through prospecting and new business development.
• Sell metal roofing, wall panel systems, trims, and accessories across residential, agricultural, and commercial markets.
• Provide training and pull-through initiatives; support contractor programs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, estimating, and customer support teams.
• Manage high-volume customer interactions in a fast-paced environment.
• Assist customers through ongoing product and system integration initiatives.

Skills

Territory management

Relationship building

Sales

Prospecting

Communication

CRM proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low‑rise non‑residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market‑leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands’ broad, multi‑channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play. For more information, visit us at http://cornerstonebuildingbrands.com.

Job Description

Are you a driven sales professional with experience in building materials and distribution channels who thrives on relationship‑building, territory growth, and fast‑paced customer engagement? We’re looking for a District Sales Manager to support and grow our Virginia, Maryland, & Delaware territory, helping customers succeed through our metal roofing and wall panel solutions.

This is a highly visible territory with strong brand recognition, established customer relationships, and significant opportunity to expand share of wallet and drive new business growth.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own & Grow Your Territory: Manage a well‑established ~$3M territory while identifying opportunities to expand customer relationships and increase market share
• Develop Customer Partnerships: Work closely with distributors, one‑step dealers, and independent lumber yards to support their business needs
• Drive Sales Growth: Balance maintaining current business with proactive prospecting and new opportunity development
• Sell Industry‑Leading Products: Represent metal roofing, wall panel systems, trims, and accessory products across residential, agricultural, and commercial markets
• Support Product Training & Pull‑Through Sales: Conduct customer education and contractor training programs while supporting contractor pull‑through initiatives
• Collaborate Cross‑Functionally: Build strong partnerships with operations, branch leadership, estimating, and customer support teams
• Provide Responsive Customer Support: Manage a high volume of customer interactions and transactions in a fast‑paced environment
• Navigate Brand Integration: Help customers transition through ongoing product and system integration initiatives following recent operational changes

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of sales experience preferred
• Experience within building materials, metal roofing, construction products, or adjacent industries strongly preferred
• Understanding of dealer/distribution sales channels highly preferred
• Experience with estimating, project management, inside sales, or customer‑facing construction support roles valued
• Strong relationship‑building skills with a commitment to consistent customer follow‑up
• Self‑starter mentality with the ability to prioritize, manage multiple opportunities, and work independently
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused sales environment
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to meet with customers regularly throughout the territory
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field preferred
• Superb interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly establish credibility and rapport with customers
• Strong computer proficiency, including experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to learn and adapt to multiple systems and technologies

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Frequent travel throughout the assigned territory (up to 60%)
• Ability to climb ladders and inspect rooftops during customer claim or project review processes
• Occasional lifting of product samples and materials may be required
• Combination of office, driving, customer‑facing, and job site environments consistent with an outside sales role

Benefits

Full‑time team members receive mandatory medical, dental, and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401(k), EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Salary

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $70,000 – $80,000, plus bonus and medical, dental, vision benefits starting day 1, 401(k), and PTO. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Full‑time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organization’s Participation in E‑Verify Poster here. If you would like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281‑897‑7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone‑bb.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281‑897‑7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone‑bb.com.

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.