Manager, Sales

QXO•Omaha, IL

13d

About The Position

As a Manager, Sales at QXO, you will lead, coach, and develop a team of Outside Sales Representatives to drive profitable growth and achieve sales and margin objectives. You will partner with Branch, District, and Regional leadership to develop sales strategies, strengthen key customer relationships, execute sales initiatives, and use market intelligence and data to identify opportunities and improve performance. The role is suited to a results-driven sales leader with strong business acumen, a collaborative leadership style, and the ability to develop high-performing teams in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Requirements

Previous operational experience, preferably within building materials, construction, distribution, or a related industry.
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop sales professionals.
Strong sales and customer relationship-management skills.
Strong business acumen and the ability to contribute strategically at the leadership table.
Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to understand and manage sales and margin performance.
Strong understanding of sales budgeting, pricing, and territory management.
Ability to use business technology and sales data to inform decisions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal, coaching, and relationship-building abilities.
Ability to collaborate effectively with Branch, District, Regional, and Executive Leadership.
Results-oriented mindset focused on profitable growth, customer relationships, and team performance.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
1–2 years of sales leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of Outside Sales Representatives to drive profitable, above-market growth and achieve monthly and annual sales and margin budgets.
Collaborate with Regional and District leadership to develop sales budgets, pricing strategies, and territory design.
Monitor sales and margin performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and promote a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and teamwork.
Support Outside Sales Representatives in building strong relationships with key accounts and identifying opportunities to grow customer relationships.
Lead field execution of sales campaigns, product launches, and other sales initiatives.
Maintain effective communication and collaboration with Branch, Regional, and Executive Leadership to achieve common goals and drive results.
Build market intelligence through local industry associations, events, customer interactions, and vendor relationships.
Leverage business technology, sales data, and market insights to make informed business decisions and identify growth opportunities.
Champion a safety-oriented culture, ensuring employees understand and consistently follow applicable safety protocols and procedures.