Independent Recruiter / Headhunter – Director of Sales, Industrial Distribution

We are seeking an experienced independent recruiter to support a targeted search for a Director of Sales at Sealcon, based in Centennial, Colorado.

Sealcon is an established technical distribution business supplying cable management products, cable glands, industrial connectors and enclosures, alongside value-added services including kitting and light assembly.

The Director of Sales will report directly to the CEO and lead an inside and outside sales team of approximately eight to ten people. We need a hands-on leader who can grow customer relationships, develop new business, strengthen distributor channels, coach the team and improve the use of CRM and sales tools.

We are open to established Sales Directors and strong regional or national sales managers ready to take on broader responsibility.

Candidate compensation:

• Base salary of $155,000–$170,000.

• Annual performance incentive targeting approximately 25% of base salary, with additional upside above plan.

• Health, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) matching, paid time off and holidays.

The search assignment

Working directly with the CEO, you will:

• Develop a focused search plan using our job description and example target companies and customer accounts.

• Identify suitable candidates in technical distribution, electrical products, industrial components, automation and related businesses.

• Proactively approach candidates, including people not actively looking for a new role.

• Conduct initial screening calls to assess relevant experience, interest, compensation expectations, location and availability.

• Present suitable candidates with a résumé or profile and a concise screening summary.

• Maintain a shared candidate tracker and provide weekly progress updates.

• Coordinate initial interviews with the CEO.

Your screening should establish evidence of profitable sales growth, leadership of sales teams, distributor and direct OEM experience, personal involvement in winning business, and successful improvements to CRM or sales processes.

We will manage final interviews and the hiring decision internally.

Recruiter requirements

Please apply if you have:

• Experience recruiting sales leaders for US industrial, manufacturing or technical distribution businesses.

• A record of proactive candidate sourcing and headhunting.

• The ability to conduct credible screening conversations with senior commercial candidates.

• Access to your own recruiting and candidate research tools.

• Clear communication and disciplined reporting.

We expect the recruiter selected for this assignment to remain personally involved in outreach and screening. Please disclose any proposed subcontracting.

To apply, please provide:

Two or three relevant sales leadership searches you have completed, including industry, role and outcome.

Your proposed approach to this assignment.

The tools you use and whether their costs are included.

Your hourly rate, availability and estimated hours for an initial two-week pilot.

An anonymized example of a candidate screening summary, if available.

The full Director of Sales job description will be provided. We plan to begin with a paid two-week pilot and extend the assignment based on progress and candidate quality.