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Inside Sales Manager Building Materials Distribution

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An Inside Sales Manager is responsible for driving inside sales across the organization. Generating qualified leads for the organization and passing to business development team. Identifying opportunities for upselling within existing customers.

$101,332 / year median in Illinois

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Inside Sales Manager
  • Building Materials Distribution Maywood, IL | Full-Time | $95,000
  • 115,000 total package We are a 90+ year Midwest institution in interior building products distribution looking for a sales-minded leader to run our Inside Sales and Customer Service team across all branch locations.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who knows how to build trust with a team, drive a proactive sales culture, and partner closely with outside sales to grow accounts. If you've led an inside sales or branch team at a distributor and you're ready to own a function, this is the role. Why Us? 90+ years in business
  • stable, growing, and investing in its people and systems Five Midwest branches with 500,000+ sq. ft. of warehouse space and a private delivery fleet Long-tenured team with a genuine family-style culture Real career growth
  • we promote from within and develop our leaders Strong benefits including 401(k) with match and profit sharing What You'll Do Lead and develop a multi-location inside sales and customer service team to hit sales and service goals Coach reps to move from reactive order-taking to proactive customer engagement
  • uncovering opportunities, protecting margins, and growing accounts Run regular one-on-ones, team huddles, and performance reviews with a hands-on, present approach Partner with the Outside Sales Manager on Territory Growth Plans and key account strategy Oversee onboarding and training
  • product knowledge, ERP/CRM systems, and sales technique Use ERP and CRM data to track performance, spot trends, and identify growth opportunities Build and maintain key customer relationships to support retention and account growth Make quarterly visits to regional branch locations to coach, connect, and maintain culture Who We're Looking For We're open to inside sales management, outside sales leadership, or branch management backgrounds•but the non-negotiables are: A genuine people leader•someone who builds trust, earns respect, and creates teams that want to perform 5+ years in sales or customer service leadership, including 2+ years managing a team A coaching mindset•you develop people, you don't just manage them Comfort with ERP and CRM systems•you use data to drive decisions, not just gut feel Strong communication skills and the ability to lead across multiple locations Building materials, construction supply, or distribution experience strongly preferred Experience with DMSi Agility software is a significant plus•if you've used it, tell us This is not a call centre or pure customer service management role.
We're looking for a sales leader who runs an inside team
  • not the other way around. Compensation & Benefits Total package: $95,000
  • 115,000 (base salary + incentive) Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Company-paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability 401(k) with Company Match Profit Sharing Program Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Ongoing training and real advancement opportunities If you've led a team in distribution or building materials and you know how to turn a service team into a sales team, we want to hear from you.
  • we move quickly on strong candidates.
Pay:
$85,000.00
  • $115,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance
Work Location:
In person