Southwire Company

National Sales Director

Southwire Company$150K — $180K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Sales or Business Administration; MBA preferred.
  • 8-11 years of sales experience in the electrical industry; 12-14 years preferred.
  • Proven ability to leverage market analytics for strategic decision-making.
  • Strong background in client relationship management and stakeholder communication.
  • Experience leading negotiations for high-value contracts and partnerships.

Responsibilities

  • Manage key client accounts, formulating long-term growth strategies.
  • Build and maintain relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders.
  • Drive key organizational priorities through effective communication with executives.
  • Develop insights from market analysis to enhance commercial strategies.
  • Lead negotiations and finalize complex contracts to boost revenue.
  • Advise on pricing models and channel strategies based on market data.
  • Coordinate with teams to align demand generation and support efforts.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for significant travel (60%) to build client relationships and drive sales.
  • Autonomy in decision-making and strategy implementation.
  • Access to training and development resources for continuous professional growth.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Location: Must be near a major airport

Leads strategically important accounts across a broad, high-impact territory by applying deep expertise in market analytics, organizational dynamics, and product positioning. Acts as a strategic advisor and sales performance architect across departments, driving growth through operational alignment, advanced forecasting, and data-driven planning.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manages priority client accounts with high strategic value, applying deep expertise to advise on long-term growth strategies aligned with business objectives.
  • Cultivates strong relationships with senior leaders and key stakeholders to maintain client satisfaction and strategic alignment.
  • Acts with significant autonomy, partnering with executives to facilitate clear communication and effectively drive key organizational priorities forward.
  • Develops actionable insights from competitor analysis, customer segmentation, and national sales trends to refine commercial strategy and drive continuous improvement.
  • Leads negotiations and finalize complex, high-value contracts that drive revenue growth and solidify strategic partnerships. .
  • Advises senior leadership on pricing models, territory coverage, and channel strategy based on real-time data and long-term market projections.
  • Coordinates externally with strategic partners, marketing, and operations teams to synchronize demand generation, fulfillment, and post-sales support.
  • Analyzes sales performance data and market trends to identify growth opportunities and make data-driven recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Serves as a trusted resource on company offerings, guiding both clients and teams with specialized knowledge.
  • Supports companys growth initiatives by identifying potential new clients, developing strategic partnerships, and expanding the organizations national footprint.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all policies and standards
  • Manages staff performance and development, coaching team members to achieve their full potential in contributing to the departments goals.


  • Required Education & Experience

    Minimum Education Level: Bachelors Degree

    Specialized Degree: Sales, Business Administration

    Years of Experience: 8-11 Years

    Field of Expertise: Sales experience in electrical industry

    Preferred Education & Experience

    Minimum Education Level: Masters degree

    Specialized Degree: Business Administration

    Years of Experience: 12-14 Years

    Field of Expertise: Sales experience in electrical industry

    Spans of Control

    Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: No

    Travel

    Travel: 60%

    Equipment

    Computer/Keyboard

    Competencies

    Action Oriented
    Balances Stakeholders
    Collaborates
    Customer Focus
    Nimble Learning
    Plans and Aligns

    Skills

    Business Acumen
    Customer Relationship Management
    Market Research
    Analytical Skills
    Relationship Building
    Influencing Skills
    Negotiation
    Forecasting
    Product Management
    Critical Thinking

    About Southwire Company

    Southwire Company is a leading manufacturer of wire and cable used in the transmission and distribution of electricity. The company also produces a range of other electrical products, including wiring devices, tools, and equipment. Southwire serves customers in the construction, industrial, utility, and OEM markets. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Carrollton, Georgia.
    Learn more about Southwire Company
    Size
    7,000 employees
    Industry
    Founded
    1937

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