National Sales Director
Southwire National Sales Director
A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?
Job Summary
Location: Must be near a major airport
Leads strategically important accounts across a broad, high-impact territory by applying deep expertise in market analytics, organizational dynamics, and product positioning. Acts as a strategic advisor and sales performance architect across departments, driving growth through operational alignment, advanced forecasting, and data-driven planning.
Key Responsibilities
- Manages priority client accounts with high strategic value, applying deep expertise to advise on long-term growth strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Cultivates strong relationships with senior leaders and key stakeholders to maintain client satisfaction and strategic alignment.
- Acts with significant autonomy, partnering with executives to facilitate clear communication and effectively drive key organizational priorities forward.
- Develops actionable insights from competitor analysis, customer segmentation, and national sales trends to refine commercial strategy and drive continuous improvement.
- Leads negotiations and finalize complex, high-value contracts that drive revenue growth and solidify strategic partnerships. .
- Advises senior leadership on pricing models, territory coverage, and channel strategy based on real-time data and long-term market projections.
- Coordinates externally with strategic partners, marketing, and operations teams to synchronize demand generation, fulfillment, and post-sales support.
- Analyzes sales performance data and market trends to identify growth opportunities and make data-driven recommendations to senior leadership.
- Serves as a trusted resource on company offerings, guiding both clients and teams with specialized knowledge.
- Supports company’s growth initiatives by identifying potential new clients, developing strategic partnerships, and expanding the organization's national footprint.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
- Manages staff performance and development, coaching team members to achieve their full potential in contributing to the department's goals.
Required Education & Experience
Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
Specialized Degree: Sales, Business Administration
Years of Experience: 8-11 Years
Field of Expertise: Sales experience in electrical industry
Preferred Education & Experience
Minimum Education Level: Master’s degree
Specialized Degree: Business Administration
Years of Experience: 12-14 Years
Field of Expertise: Sales experience in electrical industry
Spans of Control
Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: No
Travel
Travel: 60%
Equipment
Computer/Keyboard
Competencies
Skills
Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.