Kelly Services has partnered with a client who is a leading provider of high-quality, functional, and durable workwear to recruit for National Sales Manager.

National Sales Manager to lead Canadian sales efforts and play a key role in shaping our broader North American strategy. This is a high-impact role where you'll be responsible for leading a regional sales team, managing key accounts directly, and aligning cross-border strategies to fuel continued growth.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support a growing team of Regional Sales Managers (RSMs) and Account Managers (AMs) across Canada.
• Maintain direct relationships with Canada's most strategic customers.
• Develop structured prospecting plans for both dealer and end-user growth.
• Analyze time allocation across the team and optimize focus between new and existing accounts.
• Ensure field activity aligns with national priorities and target verticals.
• Drive accountability through monthly performance tracking and CRM reporting discipline.
• Act as a Key Account Manager for selected high-value accounts.
• Collaborate closely with the U.S. Sales Manager and global team to align strategy across North America.
• Partner with marketing, operations, and product teams to ensure execution and delivery.

Requirements:

• A proven sales leader with 3+ years of experience managing a high-performing team.
• Background in workwear, PPE, footwear, or premium power tools is highly valued.
• Passionate about premium brands-ideally with exposure to the outdoor or performance apparel space.
• Highly accountable and process-oriented-comfortable with reporting, forecasting, and team coaching.
• A clear communicator who builds trust with both internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Balanced in your approach-strategic in planning, but energized by day-to-day execution.
• A strong collaborator with a hands-on mindset.

What's in for you!

• A dynamic, entrepreneurial environment within a growing global brand.
• The opportunity to lead and scale a high-potential market.
• Cross-border collaboration with a supportive, ambitious North American team.
• Base Salary $100k- $130k + Bonus + Commission
• Hybrid role