Sales Manager

CBX Solutions Recruiting Team • Houston, TX

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join CBX Solutions, the nation’s leading provider of architectural doors, frames, hardware, specialty products, and complete security integration services. At CBX Solutions, trust and communication are the foundation of how we work. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career has room to grow. Whether you're a problem-solver, innovator, or passionate about service, you’ll thrive here. Be part of a team that invests in your future, celebrates your success, and values your contribution.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree, or an equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Current and valid US driver’s license and 21+ years old required to drive for the company.
• At least 5 years of experience in a construction-related environment preferably in the DFH industry.
• Experience using Microsoft Office products.
• Good math aptitude.
• Ability to travel, mainly local and regional.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications is a requisite.
• Knowledge of commercial door and hardware products and building code requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Some familiarity with industry specific software (Comsense) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining relationships with customers and developing new customers in the Doors, Frames, and Hardware industry.
• Identifying new project opportunities, reviewing plans and specifications, assisting with bids as needed, presenting bids and following up to close contracts and add work to committed backlog.
• Handling various sales contract documents by reading, organizing, and assuring that all stated customer requirements are met.
• Assisting as needed in promptly solving any customer issues.
• Works with other branches in the Texas market to develop business opportunities.
• Visits customers on a regular basis to check progress of current jobs and get leads for new work that may be coming up.
• Cultivates new customer relationships in market with coordination from General Manager.
• Secures construction plans and specifications on upcoming work in a timely fashion so that jobs may be taken off and bid.
• Participates as needed in take-off process from plans and in construction specification interpretation in order to maximize bid potential.
• Reviews all bids for accuracy before submission; submits bids on a timely basis and in a fashion acceptable to the customer while meeting Cook & Boardman, Inc.’s requirements for terms, etc.
• Follows up on bid results and negotiates to capture jobs where necessary.
• Maintains good vendor relationships, and as needed assist estimating in obtaining competitive bids from vendors to maximize bid potential and gross margins earned.
• Attends project meetings with project manager if needed.
• Communicates with important vendors regularly to refer service issues, maintain awareness of new product offerings or take advantage of educational opportunities.
• Participates in continuing education for door and hardware products and building code requirements from various sources.
• Identifies and solves problems, either customer related matters or Cook & Boardman, Inc. internal issues that may involve Contract Salesperson’s work.
• Assists in collection issues as requested by Credit Department.
• Participates in regular sales meetings to assess market opportunities, report on potentials and determine assignments.
• Other relative duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.
• Generous paid time off for rest, family, and self-care.
• Continuous learning, mentorship, and leadership training including access to CBX University, our in-house development program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree