James Hardie · 6 hours ago
Inside Sales Manager
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$148K/yr - $193K/yr
5+ years expJames Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, and they are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Inside Sales Manager to lead their inside sales team. This role is pivotal in driving revenue growth through strategic account management, lead conversion, and customer engagement, focusing on expanding their footprint in the residential construction ecosystem.
Building MaterialCivil EngineeringManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop a team of inside sales representatives to meet and exceed sales targets
Create and shepherd inside sales strategy
Communicate key customer insight findings and recommendations
Manage inbound and outbound sales activities, including lead qualification, quoting, and order processing
Build and maintain strong relationships with home builders, dealers, architects, and retail partners
Collaborate with marketing and field sales teams to align campaigns and drive product awareness
Analyze sales metrics and pipeline data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement
Ensure CRM systems are accurately maintained and leveraged for reporting and forecasting
Resolve customer issues and inquiries with professionalism and urgency
Support product launches and promotions with targeted outreach and follow-up
Qualification
Required
5+ years of inside sales experience, preferably in building materials or construction-related industries
2+ years of team leadership or management experience
Selling to B2B accounts such as builders, dealers, and retail chains
Utilizing CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot)
Able to present in front of large groups and convey messages in a captivating manner
Market Awareness: understands competitive landscape and customer buying behavior
Business/Financial Acumen: specifically regarding the construction industry
Sale Process: funnel management, and good sales practices
Ability to work with a CRM (Safesforce, HubSpot, Zoho, etc.)
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field preferred
Benefits
Day-one health coverage medical, dental, vision, life insurance
Vacation and company holidays
401(k) with 6% match
Employee Stock Purchase plan (ESP)
Parental leave, wellness programs
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Company
James Hardie
James Hardie Industries plc is a manufacturer of fiber cement products and systems for internal and external building construction
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.2B2025-06-17Post Ipo Debt· $1.7B
2025-05-30Post Ipo Debt· $3.5B
2001-11-02IPO
Leadership Team
Randeep Wasal
Head Of Information Technology APAC
Samara Toole
Chief Marketing Officer
Recent News
2026-01-16
2026-01-16
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