Director of Sales – Northeast

Keystone Technologies

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

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sales leadership, mentorship, and strategic growth within the lighting industry, with a strong focus on building distributor relationships and achieving revenue targets. Proficient in data analysis and developing actionable sales strategies to enhance market share and customer satisfaction.

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Sales LeadershipMentorship And CoachingStrategic Growth PlanningCRM ProficiencyLighting Industry Expertise

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Hard Skills

Sales ManagementData AnalysisKPI ReviewForecastingMargin ManagementTraining Program DevelopmentSales ReportingMarket Share ExpansionNegotiationAccount Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationAnalytical ThinkingTeam DevelopmentCollaborationCustomer Satisfaction Focus

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteCRM Systems

Industry Keywords

Lighting IndustryDistributor RelationshipsSales AgenciesRevenue GoalsCore Values

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
Build and strengthen distributor and independent sales agency relationships
Design and deliver training programs on new and existing products
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 sales targets
Collaborate with marketing, operations, and product teams
Create and evaluate sales reports, track performance, and identify trends
Develop data-driven sales growth strategies and plans
Review and approve forecasting and pricing decisions
Oversee margin management
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; adept at turning insights into actionable growth plans
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
401k plan with company match
Paid time off
Philanthropic opportunities