District Sales Manager

Cornerstone Building Brands

District Sales Manager driving sales growth and building relationships in building materials for Cornerstone Building Brands. Manage territory, support customers, and conduct training programs and initiatives.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong sales acumen in the building materials industry, with a focus on relationship-building and customer engagement. Proficient in managing customer interactions and supporting product integration initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

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Sales ExperienceBuilding Materials KnowledgeRelationship-Building SkillsCustomer-Facing SupportProject Management

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Hard Skills

SalesEstimatingProject ManagementCustomer SupportMarket Share Expansion

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationOrganizationTime ManagementSelf-Starter MentalityInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Metal RoofingConstruction ProductsDealer/Distribution Sales ChannelsCustomer EducationContractor Training

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a well-established ~$3M territory while identifying opportunities to expand customer relationships and increase market share
Work closely with distributors, one-step dealers, and independent lumber yards to support their business needs
Balance maintaining current business with proactive prospecting and new opportunity development
Represent metal roofing, wall panel systems, trims, and accessory products across residential, agricultural, and commercial markets
Conduct customer education and contractor training programs while supporting contractor pull-through initiatives
Build strong partnerships with operations, branch leadership, estimating, and customer support teams
Manage a high volume of customer interactions and transactions in a fast-paced environment
Help customers transition through ongoing product and system integration initiatives following recent operational changes

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5+ years of sales experience preferred
Experience within building materials, metal roofing, construction products, or adjacent industries strongly preferred
Understanding of dealer/distribution sales channels highly preferred
Experience with estimating, project management, inside sales, or customer-facing construction support roles valued
Strong relationship-building skills with a commitment to consistent customer follow-up
Self-starter mentality with the ability to prioritize, manage multiple opportunities, and work independently
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, customer-focused sales environment
Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Ability to meet with customers regularly throughout the territory
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field preferred
Superb interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly establish credibility and rapport with customers
Strong computer proficiency, including experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to learn and adapt to multiple systems and technologies

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1
PTO
paid holidays
FSA
life insurance
LTD
STD
401k
EAP
discount programs
tuition reimbursement
training
professional development