A leading Japanese building materials company is seeking a Regional Sales Manager to oversee and drive sales in Minneapolis or Chicago area.
Territory:
• Minneapolis Territory ‐ Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota
• Chicago Territory ‐ Illinois, Wisconsin
• Kansas City Territory ‐ Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas
**Territory assignments are subject to change based on business needs and organizational priorities
This is a remote-based role with regular travel required across the assigned region, and occasional travel to the headquarters in Japan & USA headquarters and plant facilities.
Seeking an experienced and motivated Regional Sales Manager (RSM) to lead and grow sales of our fiber cement siding products and other exterior architectural materials within an assigned territory.
The RSM will drive regional strategy, build relationships with architects, contractors, developers, distributors, and channel partners, and lead efforts to get products specified and installed in commercial and residential construction projects.
The duties listed below are representative but not exhaustive. The Regional Sales Manager may
be required to perform additional responsibilities as business needs evolve.
①Sales Growth & Territory Management
②Channel & Partner Management
③Client Relationship Development
④District Manager Supervision & Development
⑤Cross-functional Collaboration
•Must have authorization to work in the United States.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field
• 7+ years of proven B2B sales experience in building materials, façade systems, cladding, or architectural products
• Experience working with architects, contractors, developers, and distributors
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and relationship‐building skills
• High level of self‐motivation, strategic thinking, and accountability
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot)
• Willingness to travel within the territory (up to 50–70%)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and clean driving record
• Knowledge of fiber cement products, rainscreen systems, or exterior envelope solutions
• Experience getting products specified in commercial projects
• Existing network within the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) community
• Bilingual skills (English/Japanese or English/Spanish) a plus
• This is a remote position, based within the assigned region
• The position involves traveling approximately 50% of the time to visit customers, reppartners, and job sites
• Must be able to conduct site visits in a construction environment with appropriate PPE
• Periodic travel to company headquarters (Redmond, WA) or plant (Glen Allen, VA) is expected
• Home office setup required, with ability to manage administrative tasks independently
Employment Status | Full-time
Position | Regional Sales Manager
Language | English
Working Hours | Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Remote work (work from home)
Salary | $110,000-$130,000（DOE）Bonus: Up to 20% of base salary (determined based on company and individual performance; full payout is not guaranteed)
Benefit | Medical, dental, and vision insurance (80% for employees and their dependents covered by the company)
401(k) plan, Paid time off, Car Allowance: No company-provided vehicle; personal car to be used for nearby state business trips (mileage reimbursed), Training Program: Business trip to Japan for training, including visits to factories and R&D facilities
