Senior Director - Sales

As the Senior Director – Sales, you will be responsible for leadership, management and profitability of an assigned sales region, market, or channel with a primary focus on strategy. You will be responsible for achieving sales and profitability goals through direction, organization, coordination, communication and development of field sales, inside sales, and other sales professionals. This role will play a key leadership role in driving organizational transformation while fostering collaboration across Industrial, OEM, and Construction business segments.Responsibilities: Develops go to market strategy for the specific end market within the business unit. Prioritizes opportunities identified by business unit and ensures opportunity is being resourced by the center of excellence. Develops and administers sales plan to ensure customer satisfaction, assigned quota attainment, and highly skilled and motivated staff. Achieves annual sales and gross profit plan by implementing sales strategies and analyzing trends and results in conjunction with regional and business unit management team. Establishes sales objectives. Forecasts expected sales volume and profit for existing and new product lines and customers. Ensures establishment and expansion of national, regional, and local supplier relationships. Maintains sales volume, product mix, and selling price by keeping current with market supply and demand, changing trends, economic indicators, and competitors. Coordinates order service by directing account representatives on quotations, proposals, project order management techniques, and customer complaint resolution. Maintains sales staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees. Maintains sales staff results by counseling and disciplining employees, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results. Leads teams through organizational change while driving collaboration, accountability, CRM adoption, and sales discipline across the sales organization.Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional societies. Forecasts and communicates intricate details to senior management. Qualifications:High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree - Sales, Business Administration, Engineering, or relevant field preferred10+ years Related industry professional sales experience (electrical distribution industry or related Industrial, OEM, Construction experience preferred)7+ years experience leading and managing staff and programs at national, district or regional levelExperience managing direct reports/level managers within the job family (ex. Sales Manager), including developing leaders within a multi-level sales organization.Business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resourcesIn-depth knowledge of distribution industry, related solutions, and products (electrical distribution, Industrial, OEM, Construction)Demonstrated ability to analyze, initiate and implement sales strategies to achieve forecasted goalsExperience leading organizational change and influencing cross-functional teams preferredAbility to present professional sales approach to help people achieve personal and positional goalsProven success in providing customer and personal services, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfactionStrong verbal, written, analytical, persuasion and interpersonal skillsAbility to exercise teamwork, leadership and flexibilityExcellent time management and computer skillsAbility to travel 25% - 50% #LI-CP1This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements. For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan. In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here. At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. ​ Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive. ​ Learn more about Working at Wesco here and apply online today!​ Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500 company.​ Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.​Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.Full timePosting Date: 2026-07-01