Director of Sales – Northeast

Keystone Technologies

. Serve as a strategic leader and mentor for the Distributor Sales team .

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and mentorship capabilities in guiding sales teams to achieve revenue goals while fostering professional development. Possesses deep industry knowledge and analytical skills to drive data-driven sales strategies and enhance distributor partnerships.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sales LeadershipMentorship and CoachingStrategic Sales GrowthCRM ProficiencyLighting Industry Expertise

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Hard Skills

Sales ManagementData AnalysisRevenue ForecastingKPI ReviewSales ReportingMarket Share ExpansionMargin ManagementTraining Program DevelopmentNegotiation SkillsStrategic Planning

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationAnalytical ThinkingTeam DevelopmentCollaborationCustomer Satisfaction Focus

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteCRM Systems

Industry Keywords

Lighting IndustryDistributor PartnershipsSales AgenciesRevenue GoalsCore Values

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a strategic leader and mentor for the Distributor Sales team
Guide the sales team toward achieving and exceeding revenue goals
Coach, guide, and provide professional development to Territory Managers and agency partners
Build and expand relationships with distributor partners and independent sales agencies
Design and deliver training programs on new and existing products
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
Create and evaluate sales reports, identify trends, and provide actionable insights
Develop and implement data-driven sales-growth strategies
Review and approve key forecasting and pricing decisions
Oversee margin management
Identify improvement opportunities and develop success-driven plans
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
401k plan with company match
Paid time off
Philanthropic opportunities