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Director of Distribution & Channel Sales

DMC Recruitment Group
20 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Youngstown, OH, United States
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Director of Distribution and Channel Sales Specialty Coatings and Waterproofing Systems United States | Remote | Eastern U.S. Preferred Build the Next Chapter For more than a century, our client has built a privately owned, family-led business by investing in its people, developing technical expertise and pursuing new opportunities. Today, the company has the products, manufacturing capacity and technical infrastructure to launch a new specialty materials division. It is looking for a commercial leader who can turn that foundation into a growing business. DMC Recruitment Group is partnering with this organization to recruit a Director of Distribution and Channel Sales , reporting directly to ownership. This is an opportunity to shape the strategy, open the first doors and build the partnerships and team that will define the division's future. The Business Behind You You will be supported by established manufacturing operations, laboratory and R&D capabilities, experienced technical specialists, and existing finance, marketing and technology resources. The initial focus is wall waterproofing and industrial protective coatings , with applications across concrete and masonry buildings, structural steel, tanks, piping and industrial equipment. A broader specialty materials portfolio creates further opportunities for expansion. Ownership is seeking someone who brings market knowledge, commercial judgment and a clear point of view on how to grow. You will have direct access to decision-makers and meaningful influence over the business you build. Your Mandate Develop the launch strategy, selecting priority products, markets and territories. Build productive relationships with specialty distributors, independent representatives and contractors. Personally secure early accounts and project opportunities. Evaluate the right routes to market, including distribution, direct sales, OEM and private-label partnerships. Establish pricing, channel incentives, forecasts and performance expectations. Grow revenue and profitability, adding people and resources as the business develops. Initial market development will focus primarily east of the Mississippi. W h at You Bring You understand specialty coatings or waterproofing systems and have a track record of turning industry relationships into commercial results. Your experience includes developing distribution channels, opening markets or launching technical products. You are comfortable discussing margins and business plans with ownership, then getting on the road to meet partners and win business. You may currently be a regional sales leader, national sales leader, channel director or business-unit manager. What matters is your ability and ambition to build, backed by strong product knowledge and hands-on execution. P&L experience is an asset, along with the ability to recruit and lead a team as the division grows. What's on Offer Direct reporting to ownership and influence over strategy. Established manufacturing capacity and technical support. Base salary, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) and meaningful performance incentives. Potential progression into General Manager and broader divisional leadership as the business scales. A flexible U.S. location, preferably in the eastern half of the country near a major airport, with regular travel. For a commercial leader ready for greater ownership, this is the opportunity to build a business with an established company behind you. DMC Recruitment Group may use AI tools to support the recruitment process. All applications will be reviewed by a member of our recruitment team, and hiring decisions will be made by people.

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