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Sales Manager - Building Materials in Des Moines

Date Posted: Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Sales Manager to lead and grow our cabinetry and countertop business. This role is responsible for driving revenue, developing a high-performing sales team, and strengthening relationships with builders, contractors, designers, and developers. The ideal candidate brings strong building materials experience with a hands-on understanding of cabinetry and/or countertop sales.

This is a leadership role for someone who knows how to sell, coach, and scale.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and develop the sales team to achieve and exceed revenue goals

  • Drive sales growth across cabinetry and countertop product lines

  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with builders, remodelers, contractors, designers, and commercial accounts

  • Work closely with operations, design, and production teams to ensure smooth project execution and customer satisfaction

  • Develop and execute sales strategies, pricing structures, and market growth initiatives

  • Track performance metrics, forecasts, and pipelines to ensure consistent growth

  • Participate in key customer meetings, presentations, and contract negotiations

  • Identify new market opportunities and expand existing accounts

Preferred Experience & Qualifications

  • 5+ years of sales experience in building materials, with a strong preference for cabinetry and/or countertops

  • Previous sales leadership or management experience strongly preferred

  • Established relationships within the residential and/or commercial construction market

  • Strong understanding of the sales cycle in building materials—from bid to close

  • Ability to coach, motivate, and hold a sales team accountable

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

What We’re Looking For

  • A proven closer who can also lead and develop others

  • Someone who understands the nuances of selling cabinetry and countertops (design timelines, specs, pricing, and installation coordination)

  • A strategic thinker with a hands-on leadership style

  • A professional who thrives in relationship-driven sales

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive base salary + performance-based commission/bonus

  • Benefits package including [health, PTO, 401(k), etc.]

  • Opportunity to grow with a well-established and respected building materials organization

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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