Sr Area Sales Manager - East North Carolina (Raleigh)
About the Role
This sales position is with Owens Corning, a Fortune 500 building‑products leader. You will work with dynamic customers—building‑materials distributors, lumber companies, and contractors—helping them profitably grow their businesses, overcome obstacles, and contribute positively to their communities. The role is consultative: you act as a trusted business advisor, providing solutions, product knowledge, application expertise, and building‑science insights. No prior industry experience is required; comprehensive training will be provided. The position supports the Roofing Distribution business and is part of the Eastern North Carolina sales team.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategically leverage customer relationships to execute your annual sales plan while helping customers achieve success.
- Drive growth within the building‑materials industry and deliver added value to Owens Corning and its customers.
- Execute price strategy and provide actionable customer insights.
- Grow existing accounts and develop new customer opportunities.
- Utilize knowledge of market strengths and weaknesses to win business.
Required Skills and Expertise
- Prior experience selling on the value of a product or service, from cold call through close.
- Strong listening skills to understand, diagnose, and solve customer problems.
- Ability to drive business success with a clear, intentional customer or territory strategy.
- Demonstrated ability to build strong customer relationships.
- Capability to deliver persuasive product presentations.
- Commitment to the highest ethical and moral standards.
Business Requirements
- Must be located within the Raleigh, North Carolina market.
- Home‑office based position with the ability to travel overnight.
- Ability to operate across geographic and cultural boundaries.
Compensation
Base salary range: $79,000 – $102,000.
Benefits
- Comprehensive insurance options (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental offerings).
- 401(k) plan with company contribution regardless of employee participation, plus matching.
- Paid time off that reflects professional tenure, including vacation, personal floating days, and standard holidays.
- Employee Assistance Services.
- Stock Purchase Program and additional benefits.
About Owens Corning
Owens Corning is a branded building‑products leader with three market‑leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company leverages an integrated go‑to‑market strategy and its OC Advantages™—iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position—to help customers win and grow. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the NYSE (OC). The company is committed to building better and achieving more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people.