District Sales Manager

Cornerstone Building Brands•Superior, WI

2d•$70,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The District Sales Manager works within Cornerstone Building Brands’ Fortify Building Solutions business, serving the pre-engineered metal buildings, metal roof and wall systems, and steel building components industry. This role supports and grows a territory through relationship-building, sales development, and customer engagement. The territory is described as Nebraska, with current coverage also including NW Wisconsin, NE Minnesota, and the surrounding Lake Superior region. It is an established territory valued at approximately $6 million, with opportunities to expand customer relationships, increase share of wallet, and develop new business. The role represents metal roofing, wall panel systems, trims, and accessories in residential, agricultural, and commercial markets. It works with distributors, one-step dealers, and independent lumber yards, while coordinating with operations, branch leadership, estimating, and customer support. The position involves frequent travel, customer support and training, and a mix of office, driving, customer-facing, and job-site work. Travel may be up to 60% of the time. This is a full-time position with a stated US base salary range of $70,000–$95,000, plus bonus. The company lists medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on day one, along with other benefits and development opportunities.

Requirements

3–5+ years of sales experience preferred.
Strong relationship-building skills and commitment to consistent customer follow-up.
Self-starter mentality with the ability to prioritize, manage multiple opportunities, and work independently.
Comfort 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.
Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to learn and adapt to multiple systems and technologies.
Ability to travel frequently throughout the assigned territory, up to 60%.
Ability to climb ladders and inspect rooftops; occasional lifting of product samples and materials may be required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in building materials, metal roofing, construction products, or adjacent industries.
Understanding of dealer and distribution sales channels.
Experience in estimating, project management, inside sales, or customer-facing construction support roles.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
Superb interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly establish credibility and rapport with customers.

Responsibilities

Manage an established territory valued at approximately $6 million and identify opportunities to strengthen customer relationships and increase market share.
Develop partnerships with distributors, one-step dealers, and independent lumber yards to support their business needs.
Maintain current business while prospecting and developing new sales opportunities.
Represent metal roofing, wall panel systems, trims, and accessories across residential, agricultural, and commercial markets.
Conduct customer education and contractor training, and support contractor pull-through sales initiatives.
Collaborate 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 navigate product and system integration initiatives following operational changes.
Travel throughout the assigned territory and meet with customers regularly.
Climb ladders and inspect rooftops during customer claim or project review processes.