Director of Sales – Northeast

Keystone Technologies

. Guide the Distributor Sales team toward achieving and exceeding revenue goals .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and mentorship capabilities while driving sales growth through strategic planning and collaboration with sales teams and partners. Proficient in analyzing sales data and developing actionable insights to enhance performance and customer satisfaction.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sales Strategy DevelopmentTeam Leadership and MentorshipSales Data AnalysisDistributor Relationship ManagementLighting Industry Expertise

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Hard Skills

Sales ManagementAccount ManagementData AnalysisStrategic PlanningForecastingMargin ManagementSales TrainingKPI ReviewNegotiationCustomer Satisfaction Improvement

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaborationCoachingAccountabilityAnalytical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteCRM Systems

Industry Keywords

Lighting IndustrySales AgenciesDistributor PartnershipsMarket Share ExpansionSales Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Guide the Distributor Sales team toward achieving and exceeding revenue goals
Mentor, coach, and provide professional development to Territory Managers and agency partners
Foster accountability, collaboration, and success across the sales team
Maintain and expand distributor partner and independent sales agency relationships
Design and deliver product and sales strategy training programs
Collaborate with Territory Managers to identify opportunities, expand market share, and strengthen key-account relationships
Review sales data and KPIs and provide actionable feedback and strategic adjustments
Ensure Agency and Territory Managers meet or exceed individual and team sales targets
Collaborate with marketing, operations, and product teams on sales initiatives
Create and evaluate sales reports, track performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights
Develop data-driven strategies to drive sales growth
Review and approve key forecasting and pricing decisions
Oversee margin management
Develop plans for improvement and success
Improve customer satisfaction by anticipating consumer needs
Negotiate commercial terms and policies with customers and sales agencies
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field preferred, or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in sales or account management, preferably in the lighting industry
Minimum of 5 years of leadership or management experience overseeing sales teams and/or sales agencies
Proven leadership experience with a strong focus on mentorship, coaching, and team development
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities
Demonstrated success managing independent sales agencies and distributor partnerships
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems
Deep understanding of the lighting industry
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment
Ability to uphold and implement Keystone’s Core Values

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Voluntary life insurance
Employer-paid group life insurance
Short-term disability
401(k) plan with company match
Paid time off
Philanthropic opportunities
Professional development and training opportunities