Now Hiring - District Sales Manager (Remote Midwest) in Chesterfield, MO

Job Description

MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation. Learn more at The District Sales Manager is responsible for working with new and established accounts to grow sales volume. This role will manage existing customers and prospect for new potential truss fabricators within their assigned territory. This individual will make calls to architects, engineers, contractors, developers and building officials to promote the use of cold formed steel trusses. The District Sales Manager will be expected to gain information of the market within their territory and use that to assist in growth of the territory, while keeping in mind company profit and promoting MiTek Steel Framing.

• Profitably grow existing accounts and establish new accounts within an assigned territory
• Plan and schedule time and travel to maximize territory coverage and resources – up to 80% travel
• Provide professional presentations to prospective Fabricators, Architects and Engineers
• Represent MiTek and MiTek Steel Framing at trade shows
• Make cold calls to Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Building Officials, and other potential clients to grow sales within the assigned territory
• Identify prospective customers by using business directories, following leads from existing clients, participating in organizations and clubs, and attending trade shows and conferences
• Monitor market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices, and sales
• Perform administrative duties such as preparing sales budgets and reports, keeping sales records, and filing expense account reports

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Science or related field, or equivalent work experience
• 3-5 years of sales experience in the commercial or residential building products industry required
• Ability to visit clients onsite at truss plants and be comfortable in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge and understanding of basic building construction and building process
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with engineers, architects, and other key members of the construction process to present and sell MiTek products
• Proven track record of success in sales in an assigned territory
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to lead and facilitate sales and product presentations
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong customer focus with the ability to manage and resolve difficult customer situations and respond promptly to customer needs
• Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers
• Must be highly organized and have strong time management skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive a company provided vehicle in a safe, professional manner
• Ability to travel up to 80% of the time within assigned territory and other locations as needed

• 5+ years of experience in building products sales highly preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of cold-formed steel a plus
• Truss and wall panel knowledge highly preferred
• Sales experience in a blend of established and unestablished territories a plus
• Knowledge of AutoCAD (Software) a plus

• Flexible Paid Time Off - take as much time off as you need!
• All Benefits begin on Day 1!
• Profit Sharing Plan and Annual Incentive Plan
• 13 Paid Holidays
• 401k Plan with Matching Contributions
• A variety of Medical, Dental and Vision Plans to choose from
• Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Career advancement and training opportunities!