About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">-</H2> </div><div><p>As The Director of Sales – Distribution & National Accounts you will lead Ferris’ distribution strategy, key partner relationships, and day-to-day execution while building and scaling a National Accounts channel. This role is a unique opportunity to strengthen and evolve a mature distribution model while developing the structure, programs, and approach to grow a National Accounts business. The Director will partner closely with distributors to drive performance and expand Ferris’ reach through new and existing channels—all while supporting a dealer-first strategy. This leader operates as both a strategic thinker and hands-on builder, bringing experience, enthusiasm, entrepreneurial spirit, and strong business acumen to drive results.</p> <p> </p> <p><em><strong>Ideal candidates will reside in the Milwaukee area. May also be remote, residing in the Midwest or Northeastern regions of the U.S</strong></em>.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>You will do this by:</strong></p> <p><strong>Distribution Leadership</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Owning performance of the distribution business, including revenue, margin, forecasting, and execution</p> </li> <li> <p>Leading relationships with key distribution partners, driving alignment, accountability, and growth</p> </li> <li> <p>Enhancing a mature model through improved processes, performance management, and partnership engagement</p> </li> <li> <p>Ensuring distribution strategies align with and support the direct dealer channel</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>National Accounts Development</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Developing and execute a National Accounts strategy, including target identification and go-to-market approach</p> </li> <li> <p>Establishing and refine programs, pricing, and support models to win and grow key accounts</p> </li> <li> <p>Building the foundation for a scalable National Accounts business, including processes, structure, and ways of working</p> </li> <li> <p>Converting opportunities into revenue through disciplined pipeline management</p> </li> <li> <p>Ensuring alignment with broader channel strategy to maximize total business impact</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Leadership & Collaboration</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Leading and developing a small team (1–2 direct reports) with clear accountability and ownership</p> </li> <li> <p>Partnering cross-functionally across Sales, Marketing, Product, Supply Chain, and Finance to drive execution</p> </li> <li> <p>Building strong, trusted relationships internally and externally to influence outcomes and remove barriers</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Performance & Planning</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Developing and managing plans, forecasts, and budgets</p> </li> <li> <p>Tracking and improving</p> </li> <li> <p> KPIs including revenue, margin, market share, and inventory health</p> </li> <li> <p>Using data and market insights to inform decisions and adjust strategy</p> </li> </ul> <p><em>The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities. </em></p> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">-</H2> </div><div><p><strong>You are the kind of person who is/has:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Entrepreneurial Mindset</strong> – Builds and develops new opportunities</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Collaborative</strong> – Works effectively across teams and partners</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Professional & Composed</strong> – Navigates complex situations with consistency and sound judgment</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Strategic & Thoughtful</strong> – Understands broader business impact and channel dynamics</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Results-Oriented</strong> – Delivers against revenue and growth objectives</p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Qualifications: </strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field</p> </li> <li> <p>10+ years of sales or commercial experience, including distribution/channel management</p> </li> <li> <p>5+ years of leadership experience</p> </li> <li> <p>Comfortable traveling up to 50% of the time</p> </li> <li> <p>Experience with National Accounts or strategic customer development preferred</p> </li> <li> <p>Strong business acumen across pricing, programs, and profitability</p> </li> <li> <p>Proficiency in Google Workspace and CRM/sales tools</p> </li> <li> <p>Experience in outdoor power equipment or durable goods preferred</p> </li> </ul> <p><em>Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</em></p> <p><span style="color:white">#LI-LB1 #LI-Remote</span></p></div></div></div><p><em>Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and turf care products through its Briggs & Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Billy Goat®, and Branco® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.</em></p> <p><em>Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.</em></p> <p> </p>