District Director

Build Your Career Where You Matter
Join The Cook & Boardman Group, the nation’s leading provider of architectural doors, frames, hardware, specialty products, and complete security integration services.
At The Cook & Boardman Group, trust and communication are the foundation of how we work. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career has room to grow. Whether you're a problem-solver, innovator, or passionate about service, you’ll thrive here. Be part of a team that invests in your future, celebrates your success, and values your contribution.

Why Work With Us?
We’re committed to your success, personally and professionally. You’ll have access to:
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off for rest, family, and self-care.
• Career Growth: You’ll benefit from continuous learning, mentorship, and leadership training including access to C&B University, our in-house development program.
• Supportive Culture: Innovation, creativity, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.


Position will oversee, direct and manage facets of business within the branch offices. Monitors sales activity to insure profitability within the Branches as is associated with The Cook & Boardman Group as a company; and establishes operational goals while staying abreast of changing needs within the organization and Branches.
Essential Functions
• Acts as a liaison between Cook & Boardman and the area branches by making regular visits and interacting with management and employees
• Assigns, instructs, trains and provides direction to all levels of management and employees within the branches
• Reviews and manages personnel assignments with managers and employees
• Assigns, instructs, trains and provides directions to managers and employees in the performance of their jobs
• Oversees operational practices making sure that each branch runs smoothly and meets projected revenues and sales goals
• Reviews the following on a recurring basis: sales reports, productions reports, department expenses, labor costs, employee attendance reports, and other reports and documents related organizational operation
• Monitors costs and establishes cost controls
• Reviews annual preliminary budget for the branches, monitors compliance to the final approved budget
• Works closely with customers to promote sales and to assist in solving problems as they arise
• Works to ensure excellent customer relations, both with internal and external customers
• Frequent interaction with Commercial Contractors including: assisting in closing sales, problem solving, and general customer relations management
• Meets and develops relationships with key supplier reps that interact with the branches
• Manages all facets of financial activity relative to the branch P&L’s
• Coordinates with, reports and makes recommendations to senior management in order to grow market share, improve customer experience and drive growth
• Ensures that each branch delivers value and excellence to their clients
• Cultivates and grows a strong team of committed branch managers that will maintain profit margins and implement business plan
• Applies innovative approaches and techniques to keep updated with competition
• Performs other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent industry experience
• 5-7 years of experience in distribution management or related type of building/construction materials required
• Experience in commercial doors, frames, hardware preferred
• Experience managing a branch preferred
• 5+ years of direct management experience required
• Prior experience interacting with contractors and industry professionals required
• Intermediate to advanced level of experience in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Strong leadership, decision making and communication skills
• Ability to motivate others
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Business development and strategy implementation knowledge
• Ability to sell, manage and drive growth
• Ability to build strong working relationships at all levels, internal and/or external to the organization


Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this role, the employee will regularly communicate verbally and in writing, and must be able to see and hear in a typical office setting. The role frequently involves sitting, walking, standing, using hands to handle or feel, and reaching with arms and hands.

Work Environment
This position operates primarily in a professional office environment. It routinely involves the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, copiers, and filing systems. Occasional business travel may be required.

Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for success in the role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Cook & Boardman Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.