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William cole

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Summary

Dynamic sales leader with over 17 years of experience in district management. Specialized in developing successful sales strategies and building strong relationships, resulting in over $140 million in sales and top performance recognition in 2025.

Results-driven District Sales Manager with a proven track record in territory development and relationship building. Expertise in strategic planning and sales strategy execution, leading to significant market share growth.

Accomplished District Sales Manager recognized for driving significant sales growth and territory development. Proven ability to cultivate relationships with general contractors, enhancing market share and achieving record sales performance.

Overview

49
49
years of professional experience

Work History

District Sales Manager

Cornerstone Building Brands
Cary, NC
12.2009 - Current

District Sales Manger for A & S Buildings, Star Buildings, Ceco Buildings and Metallic Buildings for North Carolina and upstate SC.

  • Developed and executed sales strategies to increase market share in assigned territories.
  • Responsible for selling over $140,000,000 in PEMB product in 17 years.
  • Led entire company in sales shipments in 2025
  • Presidents Club-2023
  • Signed, developed and worked with 45 GC's across 3 brands

District Sales Mgr.

Chief Buildings
Grand Island, NE
03.2003 - 12.2009

District Manager in NC and TN

Built territory from ground up and zero sales to $12 million plus in 2008, last year I have figures for

Earned sales trips every year with Chief through sales

Earned Presidents ring with all the diamonds in 4 years

Left when a promised plant was put on hold

National Accounts and District Sales Manager

American Buildings Co.
Eufaula, AL
02.1985 - 03.2003

National Accounts first 2 years-Developed Lowes account when Corporation was doing PEMB-$7 million/year account.

District Sales mgr. in Eastern VA and Eastern NC, later central and

western NC, both times taking over for DMs relieved of duty.

Developed 2 failing territories - sold and shipped over $110,000,000

in PEMB product.

Developed and executed strategic sales plans to increase market share within assigned districts.

District Sales Representative

Atlantic Steel Co.
Atlanta, GA
04.1977 - 03.1985
  • Developed and maintained strong customer relationships to drive sales growth.
  • Conducted market analysis to identify new business opportunities and trends.
  • Analyzed sales data to refine strategies and increase overall efficiency of operations.
  • Sold wire products in SE out of Atlanta, GA, midwest in Indianapolis, IN and back to eastern Seaboard out of Knoxville, TN
  • Developed Lowes account which amounted to $10,000,000 in 1985.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Public Administration

Auburn University
Auburn,AL
12-1976

Skills

  • Sales team leadership
  • Goal setting
  • Sales presentations
  • Sales expertise
  • Territory Development
  • Build & maintain Relationships

Timeline

District Sales Manager

Cornerstone Building Brands
12.2009 - Current

District Sales Mgr.

Chief Buildings
03.2003 - 12.2009

National Accounts and District Sales Manager

American Buildings Co.
02.1985 - 03.2003

District Sales Representative

Atlantic Steel Co.
04.1977 - 03.1985

Bachelor of Science - Public Administration

Auburn University