District Sales Manager

Cornerstone Building Brands•Superior, MN

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. The role supports and grows an assigned territory by strengthening customer relationships, increasing market share, and developing new business. The territory is described as Nebraska, with coverage also including NW Wisconsin, NE Minnesota, and the surrounding Lake Superior region. It is an established territory of approximately $6 million, with strong brand recognition and opportunities to expand customer business. The position 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, provides product and contractor training, supports contractor pull-through sales, and collaborates with operations, branch leadership, estimating, and customer support. The role involves frequent territory travel and a mix of office, driving, customer-facing, and job-site work.

Requirements

3–5+ years of sales experience preferred.
Strong relationship-building skills and commitment to consistent customer follow-up.
Self-starter who can prioritize, manage multiple opportunities, and work independently.
Comfort working 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 interpersonal skills and ability to establish credibility and rapport with customers.
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 is strongly preferred.
Understanding of dealer and distribution sales channels is highly preferred.
Experience with estimating, project management, inside sales, or customer-facing construction support is valued.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage an established territory of approximately $6 million and identify opportunities to expand customer relationships and market share.
Develop partnerships with distributors, one-step dealers, and independent lumber yards to support their business needs.
Maintain existing business while proactively prospecting and developing new sales opportunities.
Represent metal roofing, wall panel systems, trims, and accessory products across residential, agricultural, and commercial markets.
Provide customer education and contractor training, and support contractor pull-through initiatives.
Partner with operations, branch leadership, estimating, and customer support teams.
Provide responsive service while managing a high volume of customer interactions and transactions.
Help customers navigate product and system integration initiatives following operational changes.
Travel throughout the assigned territory and meet regularly with customers.
Climb ladders and inspect rooftops during customer claims or project reviews.
Occasionally lift product samples and materials.