Description
Job Id: 69657
Sales Manager – Building Materials & Lumber
Our client seeks a driven, hands-on Sales Manager with a strong background in building high-performing teams and driving growth in a dynamic, relationship-driven industry. The ideal candidate is a mentor and motivator—someone who leads by example, adapts quickly, and thrives on solving complex challenges in the building materials distribution space.
Sales Manager Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Account Managers, driving sales performance and strategic growth.
- Implement sales and marketing strategies to grow market share and support branch profitability.
- Monitor key accounts, conduct field travel with reps, and foster strong customer relationships.
- Oversee daily sales operations, including pricing, product training, order issues, and vendor coordination.
- Prepare annual sales budgets, track performance metrics, and manage sales expense approvals.
Sales Manager Qualifications
- Strong background in lumber, building materials, or similar industry.
- 3+ years of management experience.
- Proven ability to develop teams, lead sales strategy, and drive successful results.
- Adaptable with a strong sense of urgency; ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative with strong interpersonal skills and a customer-focused leadership style.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
Compensation: $80k–$110k + Bonus (DOE)
Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, and 401k with employer match.
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