Director of Sales and Business Development

Hempitecture is seeking candidates for the senior leadership position of Director of Sales and Business Development

This is a dynamic role within a growing startup focused on leading the company’s sale of biobased insulation products for the residential, commercial, and modular construction industries. Additionally, the Director of Sales is responsible for building a book of business for industries ancillary to construction, namely packaging for the cold freight shipping industry.

Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the growth of Hempitecture’s revenue
• Collaborating with leadership on product go-to-market strategy
• Establishing distribution and sales account relationships
• Managing Hempitecture’s e-commerce channel and strategy 
• Leading a team of sales technicians
• Administrating a regional Factory Representative program
• Collaborating on physical and digital marketing efforts to strengthen sales operations​

Experience:

• The ideal applicant will have a track record of success growing the sales and revenue of organizations particularly in the building product and sustainability space
• 5+ years in sales with experience in launching new products
• An understanding of building materials and the market for building materials
• A belief in the importance of sustainability 
• Prior work with building materials manufacturers preferred.
• Must have excellent communication skills 
• Must have proficiency within startups and growing businesses

A resume is required for this position. This application portal is the preliminary process for vetting applicants. Interviews and future rounds of inquiry into candidates potential is required.