Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market-leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands’ broad, multi-channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play. For more information, visit us at http://cornerstonebuildingbrands.com.
Job DescriptionOur Regional Sales Manager plays a key role in driving strategic growth initiatives and leading execution efforts throughout the Great Lakes market. This individual will represent the Ceco Building Systems, Star Building Systems, and Metallic Building Systems brands while providing leadership and support to a team of District Sales Managers.
The region includes Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, and West Virginia, along with portions of Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Georgia.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead Regional Strategy: Execute strategic initiatives to drive growth, profitability, and market share across the Great Lakes region
- Develop & Coach Sales Teams: Mentor and support District Sales Managers through regular coaching, customer engagement, pricing support, and market development
- Drive Revenue Growth: Support key opportunities, pricing strategy, and project management initiatives to maximize regional performance
- Build Executive-Level Relationships: Strengthen relationships with contractors, subcontractors, and key customers while supporting teams through complex customer situations
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with estimating, engineering, operations, and sales excellence teams to support successful project execution
- Support Field Execution: Spend time in-market alongside District Sales Managers helping drive strategy, customer engagement, and sales execution
- Develop Future Leaders: Build a strong regional culture while coaching and developing high-performing talent
- Lead Through Influence: Operate as a collaborative, hands-on leader willing to roll up your sleeves and support the business where needed
- 8–10+ years of sales experience within pre-engineered metal building (PEMB)
- 3+ years of sales leadership experience preferred
- Proven ability to lead and develop sales teams across large territories
- Strong business acumen with experience supporting pricing strategy and complex project opportunities
- Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
- Ability to navigate customer escalations and support key strategic accounts
- Collaborative leadership style with a strong culture fit and long-term mindset
- Approximately 40–50% travel, including periodic overnight stays throughout the territory
CORE COMPENTENCES
- Business Acumen – Ability to understand market dynamics, financial drivers, and business strategy to support profitable growth and sound decision-making
- Leadership & Command Skills – Proven ability to lead, influence, coach, and develop high-performing sales teams while driving accountability and results
- Organizational Agility – Ability to effectively navigate a complex, matrixed organization and build strong cross-functional partnerships
- Team Building – Strong capability to recruit, develop, motivate, and retain top talent while fostering a collaborative team environment
- Written Communication – Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively across all levels of the organization and with external customers
- Dealing with Ambiguity – Comfortable operating in evolving environments while adapting quickly to changing priorities and business needs
- Decision Quality – Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make timely, informed business decisions
- Informing – Ability to effectively share information, provide direction, and communicate expectations to customers, leadership, and internal teams
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $125,000 - $155,000 + bonus + medical, dental, vision benefits starting day 1 + 401k and PTO. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. (Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week.)
Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?
Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.
*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.
Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018
Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
Notice of Recruitment Fraud
We have been made aware of multiple scams whereby unauthorized individuals are using Cornerstone Building Brand's name and logo to solicit potential job-seekers for employment. In some cases, job-seekers are being contacted directly, both by phone and e-mail. In other instances, these unauthorized individuals are placing advertisements for fake positions with both legitimate websites and fabricated ones. These individuals are typically promising high-paying jobs with the requirement that the job-seeker send money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees. Please be advised that Cornerstone Building Brands will never ask potential job-seekers for any sort of advance payment or bank account information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.
Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?
Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.
*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.
Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018
Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
Note to External Recruiters
Cornerstone Building Brands does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any candidate submissions that were not expressly authorized.
Notice of Recruitment Fraud
We have been made aware of multiple scams whereby unauthorized individuals are using Cornerstone Building Brand's name and logo to solicit potential job-seekers for employment. In some cases, job-seekers are being contacted directly, both by phone and e-mail. In other instances, these unauthorized individuals are placing advertisements for fake positions with both legitimate websites and fabricated ones. These individuals are typically promising high-paying jobs with the requirement that the job-seeker send money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees. Please be advised that Cornerstone Building Brands will never ask potential job-seekers for any sort of advance payment or bank account information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.
Skills Required
- 8-10+ years of sales experience within pre-engineered metal building
- 3+ years of sales leadership experience
- Strong business acumen and experience supporting pricing strategy
- Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
- Ability to navigate customer escalations
- Collaborative leadership style
Cornerstone Building Brands Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cornerstone Building Brands and has not been reviewed or approved by Cornerstone Building Brands.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO and paid holidays are emphasized, with vacation programs that recognize prior professional tenure and, in many roles, immediate usability from day one. This accessibility to time off elevates the overall value of the package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with employer match is consistently presented as a strong component of total rewards. This support for retirement savings complements base pay across roles.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Medical, dental, and vision coverage begin on the first day for most full‑time employees, alongside EAP, tuition reimbursement, discounts, and training resources. The breadth and immediacy of eligibility are positioned as key strengths.
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What We Do
Cornerstone Building Brands is the largest manufacturer of exterior building products in North America. Our comprehensive portfolio spans the breadth of the residential and commercial markets, while our expansive footprint enables us to serve customers and communities across North America. Our relentless focus on excellence combined with our ongoing commitment to innovation and R&D has driven us to become the #1 manufacturer of windows, vinyl siding, insulated metal panels, metal roofing and wall systems, and metal accessories. We believe every building we create, and every part of that building, positively contributes to communities where people live, work and play. DISCLAIMER Cornerstone Building Brands’ social media channels share information about our company, our products and our people. We welcome commentary expressing all points of view – positive and negative – but reserve the right to remove posts that are off-topic, offensive, promotional or illegal or contain inappropriate language, hate speech, proprietary information, personal data or personal attacks.









