National Sales Manager, Home Improvement — Retail and Non-Retail (Remote)

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At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. Discover the many reasons the world’s most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont. Why Join Us | DuPont Careers Job Overview Business Solutions, part of DuPont, is comprised of Home Improvement, Corian® Design and Performance Building Solutions with multiple globally recognized brands – Great Stuff™, Great Stuff Pro™, Froth-Pak™, Styrofoam™, Tyvek®, Corian® Design, and others. Home Improvement sells its products primarily through North American retailers such as The Home Depot, Lowe’s, Orgill, Do it Best, and Amazon, while also expanding through select non-retail channels to reach DIY homeowners, professional contractors, and other end users. The National Sales Manager represents the full Home Improvement portfolio to assigned customers and channels. This role leads account planning, coordinates internal support teams, and ensures customer needs, growth goals, and service expectations are met. The National Sales Manager uses data and customer insights to support forecasting, product placement, inventory planning, and go-to-market execution. The role also manages customer programs, contracts, line reviews, and channel opportunities to drive sell-through and profitable growth. Location Preferred: Midland, MI or Wilmington, DE (4-day in-office hybrid) Remote: Open to candidates across the U.S. Travel: Up to 50% Key Responsibilities Leads relationships with key Home Improvement accounts, building strong partnerships and identifying opportunities for growth Meets or exceeds volume, revenue, and margin goals for assigned national accounts and adjacent licensed products Leads the account team and Manufacturing Rep agencies, partnering across functions to achieve goals, support customers, and resolve issues quickly Provides and improves forecasts for assigned national accounts in partnership with the forecasting team Develops and executes account and channel plans across retail, eCommerce, and selected non-retail channels Leads preparation and participation for buy shows, line reviews, annual meetings, partnership discussions, and store walks Identifies and develops new business opportunities aligned with retail strategy and growth programs Builds non-retail channel strategies and partner relationships that support commercial priorities and brand positioning Manages customer contracts, rebate programs, and co-op programs as needed Tracks competitive activity and customer needs, sharing insights with the broader retail team Qualifications Required: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution Minimum of four years of strategic sales experience in a business-to-business-to-consumer sales environment preferred Experience in construction, hardware, and/or retail home improvement Previous people management experience Ability to travel up to 50% of the time for customer engagement Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Inquisitive, highly accountable nature to drive to root causes and seek creative solutions Proven ability to partner and work successfully across function Retail reporting and data analytics experience #LI-TG1 Join our Talent Community to stay connected with us! DuPont is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information . DuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page .