Sales Director

UpShot Recruiting; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UpShot Recruiting’s client, an industrial distributor in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, seeks a hands-on Sales Director to lead its local sales team and grow a personal account portfolio.

You will drive market planning, direct customer development, and coordinate product recommendations, quotations and support. The role emphasizes profitable growth, teamwork with suppliers, and strong leadership in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Outside sales experience in industrial distribution preferred.
• Experience in sales management preferred.
• Hose and pipe industry experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude suitable for industrial settings.
• Strong leadership and organization skills.
• Ability to work independently; college degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the DFW sales team and drive growth.
• Grow existing accounts and develop new customers.
• Set market priorities and pursue sales opportunities.
• Deliver against revenue and margin goals.
• Coordinate product recommendations, quotations and support.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Outside sales

Sales management

Hose & pipe industry

Mechanical aptitude

Leadership

Organization

Follow-through

Independent work

Education

College degree

Job description

Our client is an industrial distributor seeking a hands-on Sales Director to lead its DFW sales team and grow a personal account portfolio. The role combines sales leadership, market planning and direct customer development, with a focus on profitable growth.

Company Overview

• Established distributor of industrial hose and pipe.
• Serves industrial, energy, construction and agricultural customers.
• Supports customers with product guidance and technical information.

Position Summary

• Lead the DFW sales team.
• Grow existing accounts and develop new customers.
• Set market priorities and pursue sales opportunities.
• Deliver against revenue and margin goals.
• Coordinate product recommendations, quotations and customer support.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to resolve customer issues.

Skills / Requirements

• Three to five years of outside sales experience in industrial distribution.
• Sales management experience preferred.
• Hose and pipe industry experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort in industrial settings.
• Strong leadership, organization and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently; college degree preferred.