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Arrow Fastener

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Director, Sales – Co-Op & Key Accounts, Hardware & Home Improvement Channels

Location

Illinois + 3 moreAll locations: Illinois | New Jersey | Pennsylvania | Texas

Posted

1 day ago

Salary

$130K - $150K / year

Seniority

Entry Level

Bachelor Degree10 yrs expEnglishERPOracle

Job Description

Director, Sales – Co-Op & Key Accounts, Hardware & Home Improvement Channels

Arrow Fastener

• Lead and grow strategic relationships with key co-op and national accounts (Ace, Do it Best, Menards, Grainger) • Develop and execute joint business plans that deliver profitable growth and expand Arrow’s presence at retail • Negotiate pricing, assortments, promotional programs, and annual agreements • Drive distribution gains, merchandising improvements, and in-store execution • Deliver revenue and margin targets across assigned accounts and geographies • Apply a disciplined, data-driven approach to sales planning, forecasting, and performance tracking • Ensure consistent execution of promotions, new product introductions, and planograms • Identify opportunities to strengthen category position within the fastening and tool segments • Own sales performance and growth strategy across Canada • Build strong relationships with Canadian retail and distribution partners • Align U.S.-based strategies with local market needs and conditions • Lead, coach, and develop a team of Sales Managers focused on the hardware channel • Manage and direct independent marketing rep groups to ensure alignment, accountability, and performance • Establish clear goals, metrics, and expectations tied to company objectives • Maintain a strong field presence with customers and teams • Partner closely with Marketing on product positioning, promotions, and merchandising programs • Work with Supply Chain to ensure high service levels and inventory availability • Collaborate with Finance on pricing, trade spend, and profitability • Provide clear customer and market feedback to Product and Leadership teams • Utilize ERP and CRM systems to manage forecasting, order flow, and sales performance • Ensure accurate demand planning and alignment with operational capabilities • Maintain disciplined reporting and business reviews with internal and external stakeholders

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
  • 10+ years of sales leadership experience in tools, hardware, or adjacent durable goods categories
  • Proven experience calling on and growing key retailers in the hardware channel, including co-ops and regional chains
  • Direct experience managing accounts such as Ace, Do it Best, Menards, Grainger, or similar
  • Strong background in tool sales and category management
  • Demonstrated success leading both direct sales teams and independent rep groups
  • Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar) and CRM tools to manage business performance
  • Strong negotiation skills and financial acumen
  • Willingness to travel regularly to customers and field teams

Benefits

  • comprehensive healthcare, dental and vision coverage
  • Life/AD&D Insurance
  • Salary Continuation (dependent on location)
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Voluntary benefits (i.e. Critical Illness, etc.)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • 401(k) Safe Harbor Retirement Savings Plan with an Employer Match
  • Vacation/Sick/Personal time off

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