(Construction) Director of Sales in Raleigh, North Carolina - Full Time

Director of Sales

Location: Raleigh, NC (On-Site)

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Compensation

$120,000 $130,000 base + 10 15% bonus + profit sharing + company car

About the Role

This is a senior leadership opportunity to serve as the first dedicated Sales Director for a growing cabinet and bath company in the Raleigh market. This player-coach role is responsible for driving new business development, professionalizing existing sales and design operations, and leading a team of designers within the cabinet and bath division - while also providing oversight to the Trim Sales function.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in custom kitchen and bath cabinetry, construction-driven project flow, and relationship-based business development within the residential building market. These are must-haves for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop overall sales strategy for the cabinet and bath division
• Manage and coach a team of 6 designers
• Establish structured growth plans for the Raleigh market and Coastal NC expansion
• Drive revenue growth while protecting brand and culture
• Serve as the primary sales leader for builder relationships, ensuring consistent execution and strong pipeline management
• Align sales operations with company standards for quality, service, and reliability
• Occasionally step into cabinet design support to ensure continuity for clients and builders

Requirements

• 7 10 years of experience in cabinetry, kitchen & bath design, or construction-related sales leadership
• Proven sales leader who has scaled a $2M+ business
• Proven success selling to residential builders in a professional, relationship-driven environment
• Strong understanding of kitchen and bath design principles, cabinetry construction, and jobsite flow
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop a sales-focused team
• High level of organization, follow-through, and accountability
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, custom-build environment with shifting timelines
• Bachelor's degree required
• No sponsorship available

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $120,000 $130,000
• 10 15% performance bonus
• Profit sharing
• Company car
• Relocation assistance negotiable

Skills

Business Development, Coaching, Construction, Construction Design, Follow Through, Furniture Construction, Furniture Design, Furniture Sales, Kitchen and Bath Design, Leadership, Residential Construction, Revenue Growth, Sales, Sales Operations, Sales Pipeline, Sales Strategy, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager

About the Company

GDR Defense