Sales Manager

Navigate Search; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A specialty building products distributor is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to lead a team and drive profitable growth across the wholesale dealer channel. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of sales experience in wholesale distribution, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record of meeting sales targets. Competitive salary of around $75k plus commission, along with comprehensive benefits, is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive sales experience in wholesale distribution or building products industry.
• Prior leadership/managerial responsibility required.
• Strong vendor/distribution network experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategy for assigned region.
• Lead, coach and mentor a team to exceed sales targets.
• Build and maintain relationships with key accounts.
• Monitor market trends to identify new business opportunities.

Skills

Sales experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Marketing

Job description

We are a specialty building products distributor serving contractors, dealers, and remodelers across residential and commercial markets. With a comprehensive portfolio that includes doors, interior trim, cabinets, countertops and more, our business is built on being the “single-source” partner for our customers.

The culture emphasizes working hard, working smart, working fast, and winning together — with a strong focus on development, accountability, and delivering value.

Position Summary

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Sales Manager who will lead a team of sales professionals and drive profitable growth across our wholesale dealer channel. This role will require a deep understanding of building-products distribution, channel dynamics, and the competitive landscape. You will be responsible for sales strategy, account development, quota attainment, team leadership, and collaboration across cross‑functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the sales strategy for assigned region or channel, aligned with company goals and market opportunity.
• Lead, coach and mentor a team of territory managers/inside sales/account executives to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key wholesale accounts, distribution partners, and channel stakeholders; serve as a trusted advisor.
• Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and customer needs to identify new business opportunities and drive share growth.
• Collaborate with product management, marketing, and supply‑chain teams to ensure portfolio alignment, promotional support and optimal SKU availability.
• Establish and track performance metrics (pipeline, conversion, revenue, margin) and provide regular reporting to senior leadership.
• Manage budgets, forecasts and sales planning; ensure proper territory coverage and resource allocation.
• Drive customer satisfaction and retention through operational excellence, responsiveness and a service‑centric mindset.
• Evangelize company culture and values within the sales organization — instilling accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive sales experience in wholesale distribution or building products industry; prior leadership/managerial responsibility is required.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and margin goals.
• Strong vendor/distribution network experience and ability to establish credibility at multiple levels of the channel (wholesaler, distributors, contractors).
• Exceptional leadership and team development skills; ability to inspire, coach and hold teams accountable.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills; comfortable interacting with senior customers and internal stakeholders.
• High level of business acumen, strategic thinking and problem‑solving ability.
• Self‑starter, results‑oriented, able to thrive in a fast‑paced, change‑driven environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary around $75k plus revenue based commission plan.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with company match.
• Opportunity to lead within a national presence and growing business, with career development and internal mobility.
• A culture committed to your growth, empowerment and long‑term success.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Construction