District Director
About the role
Join CBX Solutions, the nation’s leading provider of architectural doors, frames, hardware, specialty products, and complete security integration services. The District Direct will oversee, direct, and manage facets of business within branch offices in the Northeast (CT, VT, NY, ME, MA, NH), monitoring sales activity to ensure profitability and establishing operational goals while staying abreast of changing needs within the organization and branches. This role will manage locations throughout the NE and frequently travel.
Responsibilities
- Oversee overall performance across 4–5 CBX Solutions branch locations, ensuring branches operate efficiently and meet performance expectations.
- Maintain visibility into sales activity, production, and day-to-day execution.
- Own branch-level P&L performance across assigned locations, reviewing financial reports including revenue, expenses, labor, and margins.
- Monitor key metrics, identify trends impacting profitability, and manage and control costs, including labor and operational expenses.
- Ensure adherence to approved budgets and financial targets, addressing variances and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Lead and support branch managers and local leadership teams, setting clear expectations and reinforcing accountability for results.
- Coach and develop leadership talent across locations, supporting hiring and team development efforts.
- Oversee coordination across core functions: Operations, Project Management, Shops and Production, Installation, and Detailing.
- Ensure teams are aligned to support execution and delivery timelines, identifying and addressing breakdowns in workflow or coordination.
- Support branch teams in maintaining strong customer relationships and assist with resolving escalated issues impacting projects or service.
- Partner with commercial contractors to support project execution.
- Ensure branches are positioned to fulfill incoming business and support execution of sales efforts through operational readiness.
- Identify gaps in execution that may impact revenue delivery.
- Provide updates and insights to senior leadership, ensuring branch activity aligns with company priorities and goals.
- Maintain awareness of market conditions impacting branch performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience.
- 5–7 years in distribution or building materials environment; experience with commercial doors, frames, hardware, and/or integrated security preferred.
- Prior branch management experience preferred.
- 5+ years of leadership experience.
- Experience working with contractors and industry professionals.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
Skills
- Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills.
- Ability to motivate others and demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Business development and strategy implementation knowledge.
- Ability to sell, manage, and drive growth.
- Ability to build strong working relationships at all levels, internal and external to the organization.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.
- Generous paid time off for rest, family, and self-care.
- Career growth opportunities, including continuous learning, mentorship, and leadership training through CBX University, the in-house development program.
- Supportive culture that values innovation, creativity, and teamwork.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this role, the employee will regularly communicate verbally and in writing and must be able to see and hear in a typical office setting. The role frequently involves sitting, walking, standing, using hands to handle or feel, and reaching with arms and hands.
Work Environment
This position operates primarily in a professional office environment and routinely involves the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, copiers, and filing systems. Occasional business travel may be required.