Position PurposeThe Sales Manager owns the commercial performance and people leadership of an assigned team of Sales Representatives and serves as the critical link between company strategy and field execution. This role is responsible for driving revenue growth, profitability, and market share across the assigned territory while building a strong, high-performing sales team that can sustain long-term growth.This is a field-facing leadership role. The Sales Manager is present, visible, and accountable in the market, coaching sales representatives, engaging directly with customers, and ensuring that company sales strategies are not only communicated, but consistently executed with discipline at the local level. The standard this role sets for its team is the standard our customers experience every day.Company OverviewPlimpton & Hills Corporation is a leading distributor of plumbing, heating, HVAC, and industrial products serving contractors, businesses, and homeowners across the Northeast. With multiple branch locations and showrooms, the company is committed to providing quality products, expert support, and reliable service to the professionals and communities we serve.Essential FunctionsSafety & CompliancePromote and reinforce a strong safety culture by ensuring adherence to all company safety policies, procedures, and best practicesLead by example in maintaining safe behaviors while in the field, including customer sites and during travelRemain current on industry standards, safety requirements, and company policies, ensuring consistent alignment across the teamSales Growth & Commercial PerformanceDrive year-over-year revenue growth, gross margin improvement, and market share expansion across the assigned territoryDevelop and execute territory sales strategies and action plans aligned with company objectivesSet clear sales targets and performance expectations for each Sales Representative, holding the team to defined performance targets aligned with monthly, quarterly, and annual goalsConduct regular business reviews using sales data and CRM tools to identify performance gaps, growth opportunities, and required actions at both the individual and account levelEnsure consistent execution of key sales initiatives, including new product launches, promotions, and vendor programsPartner with Sales leadership to identify market opportunities, competitive insights, and strategic growth initiativesMonitor and guide overall pipeline health to ensure consistent opportunity development and conversion across the teamTeam Leadership & DevelopmentLead, coach, and manage the performance of a team of Sales Representatives through regular 1:1s, ride-alongs, and performance reviewsDevelop team capability through ongoing coaching, training, and skill development in areas such as prospecting, consultative selling, and account managementFoster a high-performance culture built on accountability, ownership, and continuous improvementParticipate in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and development of sales talent to build a strong and sustainable teamAddress performance issues directly by defining clear expectations, implementing development plans, and ensuring team members deliver against defined performance expectationsReinforce disciplined sales routines, including activity expectations, pipeline management, and use of CRM toolsField Leadership & ExecutionMaintain a visible and active presence in the field, working alongside sales representatives and engaging directly with customersReinforce consistent execution of sales strategies, processes, and customer engagement standards across the teamPartner with sales representatives to develop territory and account-level strategies, respond to competitive dynamics, and capitalize on growth opportunitiesDemonstrate best practices in the field through direct involvement in customer meetings, prospecting efforts, and strategic account developmentBuild and maintain strong relationships with key customers, vendors, and industry partners to strengthen market positionCollaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, and Purchasing to ensure the team has the tools, support, and alignment needed to succeedSuccess in This Role Looks LikeConsistently achieving or exceeding territory revenue and margin goalsBuilding a high-performing team, with the majority of sales representatives meeting or exceeding targetsDriving customer retention and growth within key accountsStrengthening pipeline health and new business development activitySuccessfully onboarding and developing new sales talentContributing to long-term team growth through coaching and talent developmentRequirementsExperience, Education & Skills:5–10+ years of experience in outside sales, wholesale distribution, or related B2B sales environmentPrior experience leading and developing a sales team, with a demonstrated ability to drive performance and accountabilityProven track record of achieving revenue growth and delivering against sales targetsExperience in HVAC, plumbing, hydronics, or related industry strongly preferredStrong coaching and leadership skills, with the ability to develop sales representatives into high-performing contributorsSolid business and financial acumen, with the ability to understand sales performance, margins, and key business driversEffective communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levelsAbility to analyze sales data and translate insights into clear, actionable plansSelf‑motivated with the ability to manage competing priorities and operate effectively in a field‑based environmentEngaging and credible leadership style that builds strong relationships with customers, team members, and internal partnersExperience using CRM systems and sales tools to manage performance and customer activityValid driver's license requiredBachelor's degree preferred; equivalent industry experience will be considered in lieu of a degreePhysical Requirements:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.Very heavy work. Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.#J-18808-Ljbffr