Territory Sales Representative

Cornerstone Building Brands; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k and PTO

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands seeks a Territory Sales Representative to drive special-order sales, train staff, and maintain stock integrity across the Upper Midwest, including Michigan. You will engage with store leadership, plan weekly routes, and resolve issues to boost customer satisfaction and sales performance.

The role requires strong negotiation, communication, and time-management skills, plus willingness to travel and adapt to store environments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proven direct sales experience in the building products industry preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to travel within the territory daily: Upper Midwest – Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Drive 50% of sales through special-order units, dollars, and ASP in Millwork, COS, and SASM.
• Provide product training and demonstrations for millwork and ProDesk associates.
• Maintain stock integrity and price labeling; ensure bays meet planograms.
• Engage with store personnel to build strong customer rapport.
• Plan weekly schedule and report sales activity using CRM and Call Reporting tools.
• Address customer complaints promptly and implement solutions.
• Provide feedback to sales leadership on market conditions and opportunities.
• Travel 40%+ with overnights to cover the Upper Midwest – Michigan territory.
• Visit stores following store visit protocol and ensure quality displays.

Skills

Sales negotiation

Communication

Customer service

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

As a Territory Sales Representative for the market leader in windows, you'll be part of a dynamic team where your contributions are valued, and your professional development is prioritized. Join us and become an integral part of our winning team.

• 50% Drive Special Order Sales: Increase market share by driving sales of special-order sales units, dollars, and average selling price in the following business segments: Millwork Department, and Customer Order Expeditor (COS), & Specialty Assistant Store Manager (SASM)
• 15% Training: Provide product knowledge training, product demonstrations and comprehensive MyCD program training for all millwork and ProDesk associates
• 10% Maintain Existing Stock Business: Work with Merchandising Execution Team (MET) to ensure stock product integrity & correct price labels. Use Digital Bay Service request (DBSR) to rate the bays and ensure projects are executed correctly. Inspect displays both in showroom and in-aisle. Review Planograms and make sure the bays are set to planogram
• 10% Customer Rapport: Engage with everyone at the store including store managers, assistant managers, receiving, & order expeditors
• 5% Sales Planning: Strategically plan weekly schedule and report sales activity using available tools, including CRM and Call Reporting applications
• 5% Problem Resolution: Address customer complaints promptly, investigate issues, and recommend solutions to ensure customer satisfaction
• 5% Management Feedback: Share feedback to sales team leadership on competitive environment within your sales territory, challenges to driving sales and opportunities to drive sales
• Travel 40% + with overnights: Depending on your territory overnights will be required
• Store Visit Protocol:
  • Time In Store: 45 – 60 minutes on average. Time spent in store should be based on TSR’s judgement of current needs
  • Pro Sales Desk & Millwork Desk – training millwork associates and appointment setting
  • General Housekeeping - Review of product literature, review of store stock using Orderup and partner with MET when applicable
  • Display Quality Check – Ensure all displays meet the company’s quality expectations (Ex: No rips in screens, window/patio doors operating as intended, displays intact with no defects, etc.)

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience: Proven direct sales experience in the building products industry preferred
• Industry Knowledge: Understanding of the building products industry and home improvement retail channel preferred
• Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and communication skills essential
• General knowledge of major competitive brands within the industry
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Solid time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities effectively
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with a high level of integrity and personal motivation
• Being adaptable and open to new ways of working is crucial. Embrace change with a positive mindset
• Ability to bounce back from setbacks, stay focused, and maintain productivity during challenges
• Be willing to adapt to new processes, technologies, and ways of thinking
• Collaborate with colleagues, share insights, and work together to achieve common goals
• Ability to travel within territory daily: Upper Midwest – Michigan

Additional Information

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $70,000+ 20,000+ medical, dental, vision benefits starting day 1 + 401k and PTO. Our 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. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. (Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week.)

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where welive, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.

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

Cornerstone Building Brands is an 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 Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here.If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action planfor protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [e-mail]. If you have a disability and you believe that 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 [e-mail]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Note to External Recruiters

Cornerstone Building Brands does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any candidate submissions that were not expressly authorized.