Homewerks Worldwide, LLC, a leading import distributor of home improvement products for major retailers is seeking a Sales Manager to join our Sales Team. Homewerks Worldwide develops, sources, and markets bathroom, kitchen, and plumbing products for home and commercial use. Since its formation in 2006, Homewerks has shown consistent sales growth fueled by a proven track record of bringing innovative, efficient, and high-quality product solutions to homes. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing organization. Our corporate office is located in Lake Bluff, IL and we have distribution centers in both Lake Bluff and Libertyville, IL. Seeking candidates local to the Charlotte, NC area. Position Summary We are seeking a high-level Sales Manager to call on key Lowe’s Category Merchants in the Rough Plumbing and Kitchen & Bath departments. This is a remarkable opportunity for an experienced sales leader to grow sales with one of the largest home retailers in the world. You will be responsible for securing prime placements, driving sales growth, and nurturing long-term relationships with key contacts throughout Lowe’s. This is a full-time, remote position based in the Charlotte, NC area US, with approximately 10% domestic travel and reports to our Vice President of Sales. You’ll have the flexibility to work from home while engaging directly with customers, focusing on driving business growth, securing placements, and making an immediate impact within the marketplace. Responsibilities • Drive strategic sales growth: Develop and implement sales strategies to secure placements and enhance the presence of our brands in retail and wholesale accounts • Build and strengthen relationships: Serve as the primary point of contact for your accounts, building strong, trust-based relationships by understanding their needs and delivering solutions that reflect the quality and craftsmanship of our brands • Execute sales strategies: Take charge from day one, identifying and capitalizing on high-priority opportunities, from new product categories to key promotional initiatives, ensuring brand alignment and growth • Collaborate across teams: Work closely with marketing, sourcing, planning and operations teams to ensure seamless execution of sales plans that align with overarching goals • Represent Homewerks brands: Attend sales shows and key Lowe’s events, representing our brands and ensuring they continue to lead as icons of quality, design, and innovation • Analyze and forecast: Provide precise sales forecasts, track performance, and ensure that targets are met while offering senior leadership insightful updates on progress and emerging opportunities • Offer Sales Support: Assist with day-to-day operations such as quote requests, pricing errors, CS questions and POP requests Skills and Qualifications • Wholesale/Retail sales expert: With 5+ years of experience in building material goods, you have a proven ability to build lasting relationships and drive substantial sales within big-box retail, wholesale and e-commerce platforms • Strategic leader: You excel at developing and executing sophisticated sales strategies, balancing both short-term objectives and long-term growth, with a clear focus on results • Analytics: Understanding of retail analytics, analyzing POS, building customer facing dashboards. Experience with Akusity Fusion and VendorDrill Plus • Customer-focused: You are adept at understanding the intricate needs of your clients, delivering personalized solutions that align with both their goals and Homewerk’s goals • Collaborative leader: You work seamlessly with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment across departments and optimizing resources to drive success • Results-driven: You have a history of consistently exceeding sales targets, with a strong ability to analyze data, provide accurate forecasts, and adapt strategies to achieve sustained growth • Language skills: You are fluent in English, with exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, allowing you to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively • Degree: Bachelor’s degree Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Homewerks Worldwide, LLC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Salary Range: $75k - $100k