Segment Sales Manager - MO, NE

LP Building Solutions; United States; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) program

Tuition reimbursement

Profit sharing

Job summary

LP Building Solutions is seeking a candidate to drive growth in their Offsite Business Segment, focusing on siding and structural solutions. This position involves managing relationships and conducting executive-level presentations to secure new business, with a travel requirement of 50‑70% to various states including Iowa and Missouri.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree, at least 5 years of sales experience, and strong knowledge in building science and the construction industry. LP offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5 years of demonstrated sales and marketing experience.
• Proven business track record with the ability to coach, lead, and communicate value.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth in LP’s Offsite Business Segment.
• Develop and manage relationships with the technical sales team and distribution partners.
• Identify new business opportunities and develop execution plans.

Skills

Team alignment skills

Building science understanding

Offsite construction knowledge

Market data analysis

Sales and inventory data analysis

Customer account structure knowledge

Sales methods knowledge

Negotiation skills

Customer service skills

Presentation skills

Relationship building

Program development skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

Job description

Job Purpose

Drive growth in LP’s Offsite Business Segment (shed and manufactured/modular housing) across siding and structural solutions within a defined LP region. The position involves connecting the end‑to‑end business development & execution between LP teams and other internal & external stakeholders. This role reports to the National Sales Manager and is responsible for annual revenue ranging from $15MM - $30MM.

We’d love to meet you if…

• you’re energized by big challenges and creating a plan to meet the challenge
• you enjoy working with a team to collaborate and deliver great work
• you’re innovative and looking for a values‑driven, positive culture and environment

In This Position You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Provide business growth by executing LP’s value at stake strategy, resulting in double‑digit growth for the Offsite Business segment.
• Develop and manage strong relationships with the technical sales team & distribution partners.
• Develop and communicate the voice of the customer to be included in LP’s strategies and business decisions.
• Create compelling business cases to secure new business.
• Executive‑level presentations and proposals.
• Identify new business opportunities and develop execution plans through market understanding and feedback from the local field sales team and distribution trends.
• Create and present new business concepts and proposals.
• Determine, analyze, and implement territory offsite segment business plans on siding and structural solutions that connect to national strategies.
• Understand the customer’s business and respond to customer issues in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Maintain files of in‑house and competitive programs.
• Develop effective communication and coordination with LP business teams and LP management.
• Serve as the communication point between LP and the Offsite Construction locations in the territory. Provide direct or indirect solutions to account problems to achieve customer satisfaction in coordination with the National Sales Manager.
• Provide input into LP’s annual operating budget and sales forecast.
• Maintain budgetary control of expenses.

What do I need to be successful?

Skills, Knowledge, And Ability

• Ability to align a team toward specific goals and advise on specific business requirements.
• Deep understanding of building science and the construction industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Offsite Construction industry and drive product placement.
• Ability to develop, interpret, and present market data.
• Ability to analyze sales and inventory data for trends, anomalies, and opportunities.
• Knowledge of customer account structure (merchandising, inventory, logistics) and how each interacts with vendors.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the building products industry and codes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective sales methods.
• Strong negotiation and budget management skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective customer service and support.
• Executive‑level presentation skills.
• Ability to build trust‑based relationships.
• Program development and design skills.
• Maintain proficiency with customer account systems to obtain sales, inventory, and performance information.
• Experience working with multiple supply chain channels.
• Computer proficiency, including an excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

Experience

• 5 years of demonstrated sales and marketing experience, or any equivalent combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.
• Proven business track record required, as well as demonstrated and recognized ability to coach, lead, and communicate value with cross‑functional team members.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.

Work Environment

• Frequent travel (50‑70%), overnight travel visiting Offsite Construction manufacturing & dealer locations.
• Territory includes the following states: Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri and Kansas.
• Ideal candidate location: Kansas City, MO or Springfield, MO.

Benefits

LP offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and programs including health and welfare benefits, 401(k) program, career mobility, tuition reimbursement, volunteer opportunities, profit sharing and more.