VP, Sales

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a VP, Sales to join our growing team.

OUR COMPANY

JELD-WEN (NYSE:JELD), founded in 1960, is one of the world’s largest door and window manufacturers, with more than 22,000 employees operating in 24 countries globally. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, JELD-WEN designs, produces and distributes an extensive range of interior and exterior doors, wood, vinyl and aluminium windows and related products for use in the new construction and repair and remodelling of residential homes and non-residential buildings. 
 

Our products and services afford us the opportunity to enter peoples’ workplaces, homes and daily lives. With this privilege comes great responsibility to ensure that the products we deliver are reliable and enrich the places and lives that they touch. We bring beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives.

We act with integrity, invest in people, inspire through innovation, deliver on our promises and improve every day. We are seeking talented individuals who share this purpose and values and want to excel in their field of expertise. We offer excellent benefits, a collaborative environment in which to apply your talent and a dynamic and growing company, with exceptional career progression opportunities.

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Vice President of Sales for Canada to join our team!

The successful applicant will be a strategic results driven individual able to lead an experienced sales force and oversee the team’s activities and performance. Building strong relationships with the team as well as customers and clients will be paramount to this person’s success in this role. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication, negotiation and strategic planning skills, and will be responsible for driving sustainable growth with their team in all areas and channels across the country.  
 

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to accommodate corporate goals.
• Direct sales forecasting activities, work closely with the Sales Analyst, and set performance goals accordingly.
• Review market analysis to determine customer needs, price schedules, and discount rates.
• Approval of standard pricing, quotes, promotions, and ensuring all projects meet SOX compliance requirements.
• Directing and leading the Annual Buying Group negotiations with the National Accounts Manager, Sales Analyst and with the Marketing team to achieve profitable multi-year contracts for the business.
• Meet with key clients, maintaining relationships, and negotiating and closing deals.
• Prepare and present sales report showing sales volume, potential sales, and areas of proposed client base expansion.
• Oversee and evaluate market research and adjust sales strategy to meet changing market and competitive conditions.
• Monitor and evaluate the activities and products of the competition.
• Develop and implement sales expense plans to accommodate Corporate goals.
• Direct sales expense activities while working closely with all Provincial and National Account Managers as well as the Finance team.
• Direct staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales program.

Qualifications:

• Past experience as a VP of Sales, Sales Director or similar Senior Sales role
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to include corporate personnel and managers and be able to influence all levels of the organization
• Advanced leadership, interpersonal, technical aptitude, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead and drive a strong successful sales culture
• A team player, with the ability to coach, mentor and manage personnel, and instill JELD-WEN’s Mission and Cultural Values in the team.
• Proven ability to drive the sales process from plan to close
• Strong business sense, financial acumen and Window & Door industry experience and expertise
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office, Excel, Power Point, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook and Salesforce (or comparable CRM)
• Bachelor’s degree in business, business administration or a related field
• Frequent travel may be required depending on time of year

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About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. 

JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates across North America and Europe. Our associates are dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives through our market-leading product brands across the world. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide, LaCantina® and VPI™ in North America, and Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe. For more information, visit corporate.JELD-WEN.com or follow LinkedIn.

JELD-WEN has been named by Forbes as one of ‘America’s Best Employers’ and by Newsweek as one of the ‘World’s Most Trustworthy Companies’. 

What We Offer

Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages. As a global organization, specific benefits may vary, however typically including medical & dental, retirement program, etc.

JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals’ physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws.

JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.