Vertical Sales Manager - Wood Products Manufacturing

Description Do what you do best while working for an industry leader in Building Automation. As a Vertical Market Manager, youu2019ll work within your assigned territory to make connections and maintain long-term customer relationships, while maximizing sales opportunities for Stilesu2019 Building Automation products and full-line of support services. Have a great sales track record, like meeting new people, and donu2019t mind traveling? Read on As a Vertical Market Manager, youu2019ll travel within your territory to meet with existing and potential customers to promote and sell Stilesu2019 products. This attractive position with an industry leader combines the best resources, materials, technology, and software to contribute to the building automation market. What youu2019ll do: u2022 Support the regional sales team by helping to identify and manage sales opportunities at regional customers, primarily focused on the eastern portion of the U.S. within the Kitchen Cabinets, Furniture, Flooring (Solid Wood), Window & Doors, Moulding & Millwork, Sawmills & Re-Manufacturing industriesu2022 Conduct sales calls and meetings, alongside regional sales teams, with potential customers, maintaining consistent communication throughout the sales processu2022 Collaborate with manufacturing partners in Europe and North America to create technical offers, pricing, and concept layoutsu2022 Promote and sell solid wood systems that help customers achieve higher output, increased yield, improved efficiency, and reduced labor needs through factory automationu2022 Stay informed about industry trends and competitor activities to inform sales strategiesu2022 Provide guidance to customers on product applications, factory layout, and workflow to deliver customized solutionsu2022 Serve as the main liaison between customers and internal departments at Stilesu2022 Develop tailored sales strategies for the timber processing industry and individual customers u2022 Monitor sales progress, provide accurate forecasting, and develop growth tacticsu2022 Coordinate customer visits to showrooms and arrange product demonstrations as needed Requirements: u2022 Self-motivated with a sales-oriented attitude and proven sales aptitudeu2022 Strong understanding of commercial and residential construction industriesu2022 Previous experience in management or territory sales for National/Key Accountsu2022 Bacheloru2019s Degree in Business, Sales, or Marketingu2022 5-7 years of field sales management experienceu2022 Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and time management skillsu2022 Exceptional negotiation skills and ability to adapt to change and advocate for customers What you need: u2022 Training in Stiles' technologyu2022 Competitive payu2022 Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as PTO and retirement optionsu2022 Regular travel required (by car and/or plane) with mileage reimbursementu2022 Office environment with interaction with leadership and factory-floor staff Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights ( notice from the Department of Labor.

Created: 2025-11-01