Head of Waterworks (VP-Level) - National Leadership / Channel Sales / Build + Scale

Sales Talent

Los Angeles, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$250,000–$300,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Channel Sales, Customer Relations, Direct Sales, Farming, Leadership, Market Share, Organizational Skills, Pricing, Revenue Growth, Strategic Analysis, Strategic Planning
LOCATION
Los Angeles, CA
POSTED
2 days ago

A $1B+ manufacturer and global leader in its category is looking to lead and scale its largest division. With an established national footprint and strong reputation across infrastructure markets, the company combines long-term stability with meaningful growth and expansion opportunity.As part of this next phase, we are looking to bring on a Head of Waterworks to lead the division nationally. This is a VP-level leadership role focused on setting strategy, driving revenue, and leading a multi-layered sales organization within a channel-driven model (distribution), not direct sales.Growth: The Waterworks division is the company's largest (~$500M in revenue), with ~25% market share today and a clear path to ~40% over the next 5 yearsOpportunity: Step into a business with a strong foundation and established relationships, and take ownership of evaluating the current playbook, bringing structure, and driving the next phase of growthSales Motion: 100% through Waterworks distribution (Core & Main, Ferguson, HD Fowler, etc.), combining relationship-driven farming with project-based, bid-driven workCompensation and Benefits $250K–$300K base + OTE ~$343K–$412KComprehensive Benefits from Day 1: Medical, Dental, and Vision401(k) with Company MatchingPaid Time Off + HolidaysRequirements Experience selling through distribution (Waterworks preferred, open to adjacent channels)Strong understanding of the manufacturer distributor channel modelTrack record of owning and driving revenue growth at a division, region, or product line levelExperience leading leaders (or operating as a clear #2 within a sales organization)Ability to set strategy, evaluate a playbook, and build a roadmap for growthComfortable balancing strategic leadership with hands‑on involvement (pricing, key deals, customer relationships)Strong relationship‑building skills with distributor stakeholders and executive‑level customersExperience navigating both project‑based and repeat (“stock and flow”) sales cyclesComfortable operating in an evolving, under‑optimized environmentMust be able to commute to the Los Angeles office (near LAX) 4 days per week, and travel nationally (~2x per month)#J-18808-Ljbffr

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