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Executive Search in Arizona: SnapDragon Associates Places Channel Sales Manager for West Coast Expansion

Written by Sarah Lucas on . Posted in Results.

SnapDragon Associates is proud to announce the successful placement of a Channel Sales Manager for a fast-growing security door manufacturer based in Phoenix, Arizona. Known for its product innovation and history as a market disruptor, the company sought a high-impact leader to support the launch and expansion of a new product line across the West Coast.

As the business scales rapidly, this new role plays a key part in building relationships with OEMs, wholesalers, and pre-hung door facilities, setting the foundation for a growing team and channel-focused sales strategy.

Strategic Expansion Drives Search for Sales Leadership

This newly created position came as part of the company’s aggressive growth plan and expansion efforts in the western U.S. The goal was to find a Channel Sales Manager with deep industry knowledge and the energy to build a network of dealers and OEMs from the ground up.

The ideal candidate needed to be both tactical and strategic. Someone with strong product knowledge in windows, doors, and extruded vinyl, combined with existing relationships and a track record of performance. The company turned to SnapDragon Associates to find someone who could make an immediate impact.

Connecting Talent with Opportunity

SnapDragon Associates identified a standout candidate who embodied everything the role demanded: a high-performing sales professional already embedded in the Phoenix market, with over eight years of experience in windows, doors, and extruded vinyl products. His strong relationships with OEMs and dealers, combined with a deep understanding of the product category, positioned him as a natural fit.

Beyond his impressive track record, he brought the energy, drive, and strategic mindset to help launch and scale the new product line across the West Coast. In the prime of his career, he not only filled the immediate need but also offered long-term potential. He represents someone the client can invest in long-term. He’s ready to not only drive immediate growth, but also to build and lead a high-performing channel sales team.

A Strategic Hire for a Strategic Future

This Channel Sales Manager placement reinforces the value of a precision-driven search and the importance of understanding both the client’s growth goals and the candidate’s motivations. With the right person in place, the client is now well-positioned to accelerate their expansion efforts and scale their new product line across the western region.

About SnapDragon Associates

SnapDragon Associates is the trusted executive search partner for top building materials companies nationwide, as well as in Canada and Mexico. We specialize in connecting manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and private equity-backed firms with high-impact leadership talent in sales, operations, finance, and executive management.

With a proven track record and deep industry knowledge, we don’t just fill roles, we help businesses thrive. Learn more about our executive search solutions for the building materials industry.

To explore more of our successful placements, visit our Case Studies page.

SnapDragon Associates Executive Search President Placement in Phoenix, AZ

Executive Search in Phoenix, AZ: SnapDragon Associates Places President for High-Growth Distributor

Written by Sarah Lucas on . Posted in Results.

SnapDragon Associates, a nationally recognized executive search firm specializing in the building materials industry, is proud to announce the successful placement of a new President for a fast-growing multi-family remodeling distributor based in Phoenix, AZ.

This critical leadership transition comes at a pivotal moment for the company. They have been experiencing rapid growth and investing heavily in scalable infrastructure to meet demand. The founding CEO was stepping back from day-to-day operations. The organization turned to SnapDragon Associates to lead a strategic executive search. Seeking a leader who could stabilize and scale the business through its next phase of growth.

Targeted Approach to President Recruitment

SnapDragon led the search with a targeted, proactive headhunting strategy, zeroing in on executives with a proven ability to scale organizations. Ideally, in similar industries. In addition, SnapDragon prioritized candidates with long-term tenure, operational leadership, and a history of guiding businesses through transformative growth, especially those with experience in M&A activity.

After a thorough 130-day search, one candidate stood out. He previously served as President of a highly respected, family-owned hardscapes company. Over 17 years, he led the business through national expansion. His leadership culminated in a successful acquisition by the largest hardscapes distributor in the U.S. He brought a proven ability to scale, implement systems, and build strong teams, making him the ideal fit to take on this leadership role.

Transformational Hire for a Growing Phoenix-Based Distributor

The new President has already been praised internally for his strategic vision and cultural alignment. As a result, the client expressed confidence in his leadership and has since partnered with SnapDragon to make multiple additional hires under his direction.

SnapDragon Associates: Your Executive Search Partner in Phoenix and Beyond

Ultimately, this placement further solidifies SnapDragon’s role as a trusted executive search partner for the building materials industry in Phoenix, AZ, and beyond. As growth and succession planning become top priorities, SnapDragon remains committed to delivering leadership that fuels long-term success.

About SnapDragon Associates

SnapDragon Associates is North America’s premier recruiting firm dedicated to the building materials industry. With 20+ years of experience, we deliver top executive talent to private equity-backed firms, manufacturers, distributors, and select retailers across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

Explore more of our executive placements and case studies here.

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