Director of Sales, Cold Storage

Director of Sales, Cold Storage

The Director of Sales, Cold Storage will be responsible for leading and driving business development and sales growth within the national cold storage facility construction market. This role will establish and execute the company's sales strategy for the cold storage sector while developing and maintaining high-level relationships with key stakeholders, including cold storage owners and operators, developers, general contractors, architects, engineers, consultants, and other industry partners.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive knowledge of cold storage facility construction, a proven track record of business development within the construction industry, and an established nationwide network of industry contacts. The Director will be responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities, building strategic customer relationships, managing the sales process from initial opportunity through contract award, and positioning the company as a trusted construction partner within the cold storage market.

This role requires a strategic, highly motivated, and relationship-driven sales leader who understands the unique requirements of cold storage facilities and can identify and capitalize on opportunities across the United States. The successful candidate will combine industry expertise, executive-level business development, strategic account management, and strong relationship-building skills to expand the company's presence and revenue within the growing cold storage market.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of sales, business development, or strategic account management experience within the construction industry, with significant experience in cold storage facility construction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cold storage, refrigerated distribution, food processing, pharmaceutical, or other temperature-controlled facility construction.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales, revenue, and business development goals.
• Established nationwide network of contacts within the cold storage and/or industrial construction industry.
• Strong understanding of the cold storage construction process, including facility design, construction, equipment, building systems, estimating, procurement, and project delivery.
• Experience working directly with owners, developers, general contractors, architects, engineers, consultants, and other key project stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic sales and business development plans.
• Excellent executive-level communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel nationally to meet with customers, attend industry events, and visit project sites.

• Existing executive-level relationships with major cold storage owners, operators, developers, and/or national general contractors.
• Experience selling construction services, building systems, architectural solutions, or other products/services directly related to cold storage facilities.
• Experience developing and managing large-scale or national cold storage development programs.
• Established relationships with decision-makers in food distribution, food processing, grocery, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or other temperature-controlled industries.
• Experience developing and executing national strategic sales plans and account strategies.
• Strong understanding of construction estimating, project development, procurement, and contracting processes.
• Experience working on projects involving refrigerated environments, insulated panel systems, controlled environments, or specialized building systems.
• Familiarity with CRM software, sales analytics, and pipeline management tools.
• Advanced degree or professional certifications related to sales, construction, or business development is a plus.

• Develop and execute the company's national sales and business development strategy for the cold storage construction market.
• Establish and manage annual sales, revenue, pipeline, and business development objectives for the cold storage sector.
• Identify and pursue new cold storage construction opportunities throughout the United States.
• Build, develop, and maintain long-term relationships with cold storage owners, operators, developers, general contractors, architects, engineers, consultants, and other industry stakeholders.
• Leverage an established nationwide network to generate qualified leads, introductions, partnerships, and project opportunities.
• Identify upcoming cold storage developments and engage key decision-makers early in the project development process.
• Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of current and future cold storage construction opportunities.
• Lead the sales process from initial prospecting and relationship development through proposal, negotiation, and contract award.
• Develop strategic account plans…