National Sales Director
Open Plan Systems · Richmond, VA · 2 wk ago
Business Development$100k–$150k/yrFull-time
What You'll Do
- Drive National Growth
- Develop and execute a national sales strategy focused on expanding market share and increasing revenue.
- Deliver a minimum of 10% annual sales growth through dealer development, strategic account acquisition, and market expansion.
- Identify and capitalize on opportunities in underdeveloped and high-potential markets.
- Establish revenue goals, performance metrics, and growth initiatives across targeted regions.
- Expand and Strengthen Dealer Partnerships
- Recruit, develop, and support high-performing dealer partners in key strategic markets.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to dealers, helping them improve sales effectiveness, marketing execution, and customer engagement.
- Communicate the value of partnering with Open Plan Systems and drive long-term dealer success.
- Maintain consistent engagement with the dealer network to identify opportunities, address challenges, and accelerate growth.
- Build Contract and Strategic Account Success
- Lead initiatives to strengthen and expand national contract relationships.
- Engage directly with targeted contract accounts and key decision-makers.
- Participate in the evaluation and pursuit of major projects and business opportunities.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful execution and customer satisfaction.
- Deliver training and coaching to dealers and Territory Managers on presentation skills, sales strategy, and marketing best practices.
- Promote consistent sales and marketing processes throughout the organization.
- Provide accurate weekly sales forecasts and pipeline updates.
- Share market intelligence and recommend new products, programs, and offerings that support future growth.
- 5+ years of successful sales, business development, or marketing experience with direct customer-facing responsibilities.
- Demonstrated success growing revenue and developing strategic sales channels.
- Experience securing and managing contract-based business.
- Strong understanding of sales forecasting, pipeline management, and territory planning.
- Exceptional presentation, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Able to build credibility and influence with dealers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to travel approximately 65% of the time nationwide.
- Willingness to relocate to Richmond, Virginia.
- Experience within the contract furniture, office furniture, interiors, workplace solutions, or related commercial furnishings industry.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
- Experience leading dealer networks, channel sales, or national account programs.
- Strong proficiency with CRM systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and business reporting tools.