National Sales Manager – Independents

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🕒 April 14

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Napoleon Products

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1 - 10 employees

🔧 Hardware

🛒 Retail

👥 B2C

Hardware • Retail • B2C

Napoleon Products is a worldwide manufacturer of premium barbecues, fireplaces, heating and cooling systems, and outdoor living products, supplying consumers and dealers across many international markets. The company focuses on outdoor cooking and home heating solutions and distributes its products through regional dealers, retail channels, and online presence.

📋 Description

• Reporting to the Sr. Director of Sales, Hearth Canada, the National Sales Manager is a key member of the management team. • Responsible for the development and performance of all sales activities in the Independents channel. • Directs and coaches a sales team and providing leadership towards the achievement of maximum profitability and sales growth in line with the business plan. • Establish, implement, and report strategies and KPI’s to strategically expand customer base and programs for Dealers, Distributors, Account Managers, and Business Development Managers. • Support the development of the brand in achieving the goals of the organization. • Manages and directs Sales Team to achieve sales and profit goals. • Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with customers to understand their business objectives through strategic planning and execution. • Create, communicate, and administer sales and marketing policies and programs to support trade partners. • Develop and implement field marketing strategies to effectively communicate the Napoleon value proposition. • Conducts one-on-one reviews with all Business Development/Account Managers to build more effective communications, to understand training and development needs, and to provide insight for the improvement of the team's sales and activity performance. • Maintain sales volume, pricing structure, product development, and selling strategies by continuously scanning the economic and competitive landscape as well as shifting retail and consumer trends. • Ensure sales pipeline is tracked and supports overall revenue goals. • Provides timely feedback to senior management regarding sales and territory performance. • Prepare monthly sales report detailing sales, activities, significant events, competition, etc. • Understand market and consumer demand, and translate that into managing forecasts collaboratively with supply chain and demand planning, to meet and exceed customer demand. • Internal collaboration driving the business forward, by communicating with Marketing, Operations, Production, and Dealer Services to ensure alignment in achieving our objectives. • Assist and participate in national, regional and local promotions for Napoleon including trade and consumer shows where applicable. • Extensive travel required within the territory (up to 30%) including customer visits, territory travel, attending tradeshows, participating in workshops and industry events.

🎯 Requirements

• University Degree • 3+ years of proven sales leadership experience in a results-oriented environment and ability to lead a sales team. • 3+ years in Hearth industry experience. • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, CRM program), Social Media applications (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube). • Must have proven experience growing sales in a defined Region within the specialty retail, new construction, distribution environment and the ability to coach and lead a remote sales team. • Bilingual in French is preferred. • Extensive territory travel and weekend work as required. • The ability to travel throughout USA and Canada. • The ability to work from a home office environment.

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage – 100% of premiums paid by the Company! • Long Term Disability Protection • Well-being support programs and virtual medical visits • Employee & Family Assistance Program for mental health and well-being (EAP) • Career Growth & Development Training Allowance • Continuous learning opportunities and programs • Leadership development and mentorship programs • Clear pathways for advancement • Appreciation events, raffles, and team building activities • Napoleon Cares – A fund sponsored by Associates to help Associates in times of need • Competitive total compensation package, inclusive of short-term sales incentive opportunities. • Retirement savings plan with matching Company contributions (RRSP/DPSP) • Exclusive Associate discounts on our award-winning products