District Sales Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of and expand your territory, managing an established ~$4.5M area while seeking opportunities to enhance customer relationships and boost market share.

• Cultivate partnerships with customers by collaborating closely with distributors, one-step dealers, and independent lumber yards to meet their business requirements.

• Propel sales growth by balancing the maintenance of current business with proactive prospecting and the development of new opportunities.

• Represent top-tier products in the industry, including metal roofing, wall panel systems, trims, and accessory products across residential, agricultural, and commercial markets.

• Facilitate product training and support pull-through sales by conducting educational sessions for customers and training programs for contractors.

• Foster cross-functional collaboration by building strong relationships with operations, branch leadership, estimating, and customer support teams.

• Deliver responsive customer support by handling a high volume of interactions and transactions in a dynamic environment.

• Assist customers in navigating brand integration during ongoing product and system transitions following recent operational changes.

⛳️ Requirements

• A preferred 3–5+ years of sales experience.

• Strongly preferred experience in building materials, metal roofing, construction products, or related industries.

• A solid understanding of dealer/distribution sales channels is highly preferred.

• Valued experience in estimating, project management, inside sales, or customer-facing construction support roles.

• Exceptional relationship-building skills with a dedication to consistent follow-up with customers.

• A self-starter mentality with the capacity to prioritize and manage multiple opportunities independently.

• Comfort in operating within a fast-paced, customer-centric sales environment.

• Excellent communication, organization, and time management abilities.

• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

• Ability to meet with customers regularly throughout the territory.

• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the capability to quickly establish credibility and rapport with customers.

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Ability to learn and adapt to various systems and technologies.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day 1.

• Paid time off (PTO).

• Paid holidays.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• Life insurance.

• Long-term disability (LTD).

• Short-term disability (STD).

• 401(k) plan.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Discount programs.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Training opportunities.

• Professional development.