Director of Sales (West Coast)

Elementia

$125K — $150K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or industry certifications a plus.
  • 7+ years experience in building materials, with regional or national sales leadership experience.
  • Strong understanding of 2-Step Distribution, Dealer Networks, and Builder/Installer Channels.
  • Experience managing complex programs, pricing structures, and channel negotiations.
  • Proven ability to lead field teams and develop talent.
  • Strong financial acumen, including forecasting and profitability analysis.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive sales strategy across multiple channels.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing field sales organization.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers.
  • Drive pricing strategy and program negotiations in alignment with goals.
  • Collaborate with Product Management, Operations, and Marketing for product launches and training.
  • Manage forecasting and sales planning according to supply and inventory needs.
  • Analyze market trends and competitor activity to inform strategic decisions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package.
  • Flexible work arrangements or remote work options.
  • Ongoing professional development and training programs.
  • Supportive company culture championing safety and integrity.
  • Opportunities for career advancement within a growing organization.
Full Job Description
Position: Director of Sales, West

Location: WA, OR, ID, OR, UT,or CO

Department: Sales

Reports to: VP Sales

Position Overview

The Director of Sales leads the commercial strategy, revenue growth, and customer partnerships across distribution, dealers, contractors, builders and national accounts. This role is responsible for shaping the go-to-market plan, developing high performing teams, and driving profitable growth. This role oversees regional sales teams and drives execution across the channel to expand market share, strengthen customer partnerships, and support product adoption within both residential and commercial segments.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive sales strategy across two-step distribution, dealers, national accounts, builders, and specialty trade channels.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing field sales organization focused on territory growth, customer support, and execution excellence.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers.
  • Drive pricing strategy, program negotiation, rebate structures, and annual agreements in alignment with company goals.
  • Partner closely with Product Management, Operations, and Marketing to support product launches, training, and field adoption.
  • Manage forecasting, pipeline visibility, and sales planning to ensure alignment with supply, production, and inventory.
  • Analyze regional market trends, competitor activity, and channel dynamics to inform strategic decisions.
  • Conduct regular business reviews with distributors and dealers to monitor performance, inventory positions, and opportunities.
  • Partner with install services to oversee training programs for contractors, installers, and dealer partners to drive product knowledge and pull-through demand.
  • Champion safety, integrity, and customer-focused culture across the sales organization.
  • Qualifications
    • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or industry certifications a plus.
    • 7+ years of experience in building materials, with leadership of regional or national sales teams.
    • Strong understanding of 2-Step Distribution, Dealer Networks, and Builder/Installer Channels.
    • Demonstrated success managing complex programs, pricing structures, and channel negotiations.
    • Proven ability to lead field teams, develop talent, and execute growth strategies.
    • Strong financial acumen, including forecasting, P&L understanding, and program profitability analysis.
    • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
    • Ability to travel frequently to support teams, customers, and industry events.

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