JELD-WEN, Inc.

Director of Sales, Builder Channel (Remote - U.S.)

JELD-WEN, Inc.  •  North Carolina (Remote)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Director of Sales, Builder Channel (Remote - U.S.) to join our growing team.

The Director of Sales for the Builder Channel is responsible for developing and executing strategic sales initiatives to drive revenue growth, expand market share, and strengthen partnerships with national and regional homebuilders. This role leads builder-facing sales strategy across multiple markets, with a strong focus on securing long-term agreements, optimizing pricing and incentive structures, and aligning cross-functional teams to deliver best-in-class customer experience.

This is a fully remote position open to candidates located anywhere within the U.S., with travel required as business needs dictate.

Key Responsibilities

Builder Relationship Management & Growth

  • Develop and maintain executive-level relationships with key builder partners.
  • Identify opportunities to expand product penetration and increase share of wallet across assigned accounts and markets.
  • Lead strategic account planning and engagement with purchasing, operations, and leadership teams.

Revenue Strategy & Market Expansion

  • Drive top-line revenue and margin growth through targeted sales strategies within the builder channel.
  • Analyze market trends, builder volume forecasts, and competitive positioning to inform go-to-market decisions.
  • Identify and prioritize high-volume builder opportunities to accelerate growth.

Contract Negotiation & Program Development

  • Lead negotiation of builder contracts, including pricing structures, rebates, and service-level agreements.
  • Design and implement incentive programs (e.g., tiered rebates, conversion bonuses) aligned to market share growth objectives.
  • Partner with legal and finance to structure agreements that balance risk, profitability, and competitiveness.

Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Collaborate with internal teams including finance, legal, operations, supply chain, and marketing to ensure executional alignment.
  • Lead internal review processes for contracts, pricing approvals, and risk assessments.
  • Coordinate product, service, and supply capabilities to meet builder expectations and project timelines.
  • Develop and manage sales forecasts, pipeline tracking, and performance reporting for builder accounts.
  • Monitor KPIs such as market share, revenue growth, margin performance, and customer retention.
  • Leverage data and analytics to refine strategies and improve overall sales effectiveness.

Team Leadership & Development

  • Lead and support a team of sales managers and account leaders across multiple regions.
  • Provide direction, coaching, and performance management to drive results and accountability.
  • Establish best practices and scalable processes to support continued growth in the builder channel.

Marketing & Customer Engagement

  • Partner with marketing to develop tailored sell sheets, presentations, and value propositions for builder partners.
  • Represent the organization at industry events, builder meetings, and strategic forums.
  • Coordinate customer-facing events and executive engagements to strengthen relationships.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field.
  • 12+ years of sales leadership experience, with a strong background in the building products or construction industry.
  • Proven track record of managing national/regional builder relationships and driving revenue growth.
  • Experience negotiating complex contracts and developing incentive/rebate programs.
  • Strong financial acumen with ability to analyze margin, pricing, and profitability models.
  • Exceptional communication, presentation, and leadership skills.

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About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.


JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates across North America and Europe. Our associates are dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives through our market-leading product brands across the world. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide, LaCantina® and VPI™ in North America, and Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe. For more information, visit corporate.JELD-WEN.com or follow LinkedIn

JELD-WEN has been named by Forbes as one of ‘America’s Best Employers’ and by Newsweek as one of the ‘World’s Most Trustworthy Companies’.


What We Offer


Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages. As a global organization, specific benefits may vary, however typically including medical & dental, generous leave policies, retirement program, etc.


JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals’ physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws.


JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.

JELD-WEN, Inc.

About JELD-WEN, Inc.

JELD-WEN is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., the company operates facilities in 16 countries in North America and Europe and employs approximately 18,000 people. Since 1960, the JELD-WEN team has been committed to making quality products that create safe and sustainable environments for customers, associates and local communities. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide, LaCantina™ and VPI™ in North America, and Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe.

For more information about JELD-WEN or to join our team, visit https://www.corporate.jeld-wen.com/.

Industry
Wholesale & Distribution
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Charlotte, North Carolina
Year Founded
Unknown
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