Inside Sales Manager

Inside Sales ManagerLumera Search Partners has been engaged by our client, a well-established and growing family owned construction materials distribution company to help them identify their next Inside Sales Manager. This role will lead, develop, and elevate its inside sales organization and is an outstanding opportunity for a sales leader who enjoys building teams, driving change, coaching people to higher levels of performance, and creating a more proactive sales cultureCheck out the role overview below If you are confident you have got the right skills and experience, apply today.Our client has a strong reputation, an established customer base, and significant opportunity for growth. The next Inside Sales Manager will play a central role in transforming an established team from a primarily reactive, order-taking environment into a more proactive, consultative sales organization focused on growing customer relationships and driving revenue.The OpportunityThe Inside Sales Manager will lead a team of approximately 12–15 sales professionals and will be accountable for team performance, revenue growth, customer retention, lead conversion, and employee development. This is a build-and-change leadership role. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to establish sales standards, strengthen coaching and accountability, improve pipeline discipline, and help the team become more effective at identifying opportunities and growing existing customer relationships.Key ResponsibilitiesLead, coach, develop, and motivate an established inside sales team.Recruit, onboard, and develop sales talent as the organization grows.Create a more proactive and consultative sales culture focused on identifying customer needs and growing relationships.Establish clear performance expectations, sales standards, and coaching routines.Develop and execute strategies to achieve revenue and growth objectives.Monitor sales activity, pipeline health, conversion rates, and other key performance indicators.Use sales data and customer insights to identify trends and opportunities.Improve lead qualification, follow-up, and sales execution.Conduct regular coaching conversations and performance reviews.Address performance issues and create development plans that help team members improve.Support complex customer situations and escalated sales opportunities.Develop programs and initiatives that increase sales activity, engagement, and productivity.Partner with leadership and other functions to improve the overall customer experience.Oversee a multi-channel sales environment that may include inbound and outbound sales activity and direct customer interaction.What We're Looking ForThe ideal candidate is an energetic and accountable sales leader who has successfully developed people and improved sales performance.3+ years of sales experience, including meaningful leadership or management experience.A demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals.Experience coaching and developing sales professionals.Strong ability to use KPIs, sales data, and reporting to manage performance.Experience with CRM systems and sales pipeline management.Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.The ability to establish accountability while maintaining a positive and motivating team environment.Strong business judgment and problem-solving skills.Particularly Valuable ExperienceCandidates with the following backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply:Leading a sales team through a transition from reactive or transactional selling to a more proactive, consultative approach.B2B distribution, wholesale, industrial, manufacturing, building products, or related industries.Managing sales teams serving established business customers.Multi-channel sales leadership.Sales planning, territory management, budgeting, or broader commercial responsibility.If you are an experienced sales leader looking for an opportunity to build a stronger team, drive meaningful change, and have a direct impact on revenue growth, we encourage you to apply. xhyhwjd All inquiries and applications will be handled in strict confidence.