Technical Sales Director

Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal‑clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions.

We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to develop innovative systems and solutions, exercise environmental stewardship and enhance the well‑being of the communities in which we work and live.

Responsible for the HV Cable sales strategy and execution of long‑term organizational strategies for specialized and complex products by applying expert‑level knowledge. Operates autonomously to interpret complex business challenges, recommend best practices and lead solution development that enhances organizational performance.

• Develops and executes long‑term organizational strategies for specialized or technically complex products or market segments.
• Engages directly with high‑profile clients to set, negotiate and finalize highly specialized contracts.
• Acts as a specialist in complex solution selling, ensuring the technical integrity, feasibility and profitability of proposals and systems presented to the market.
• Develops strategy for sales enablement and technical engagement by integrating market data, product capabilities and evolving customer applications.
• Designs and develops industry‑leading sales frameworks, tools and workflows that improve quote accuracy, cycle times and win rates across complex opportunities.
• Implements systems to track technical performance metrics, sales training efficacy and solution deployment effectiveness in collaboration with analytics teams.
• Consults on cross‑functional initiatives with engineering, marketing and operations to guide product positioning and solution design decisions.
• Interfaces with C‑suite executives and key external stakeholders to present technical insights, product roadmaps and long‑term innovation strategies.
• Serves as a subject matter expert on company offerings, guiding both clients and teams with specialized knowledge.
• Acts as a company representative at key events, building relationships and highlighting core offerings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Manages staff performance and development, coaching team members to achieve their full potential in contributing to the department’s goals.

• Minimum Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree
• Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  8–11 Years

• Minimum Education Level: Master’s degree
• Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  12–14 Years

Does this role manage Southwire team members:
No

• Up to 50% (Domestic)

• Moving: 5%
• Standing: 5%
• Sitting: 90%

• Nimble Learning
• Customer Focus
• Plans and Aligns
• Collaborates
• Balances Stakeholders
• Action Oriented

• Salesforce
• Relationship Building
• Sales Prospecting
• Negotiation
• Enthusiasm
• Customer Relationship Management
• Positivity
• Sales Presentations
• Selling Techniques
• Rapport Building

• 401k with Matching
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Parental Leave
• More

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.