Area Sales Manager – Consumer Lifestyle Products (East/ North East ON)

JRoss Retail Recruiters; Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total compensation package, including commission and car allowance

Autonomy to manage your own region

Supportive leadership and collaborative culture

Job summary

A premium consumer lifestyle brand is seeking an Area Sales Manager to oversee a key territory in Ontario. This role involves managing relationships with retail partners, launching new products, and driving growth strategies to enhance brand presence. The ideal candidate has proven B2B sales experience and strong organizational skills, along with the autonomy to manage their territory effectively.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of B2B sales experience in general merchandise or premium retail.
• Proven track record of territory growth and meeting targets.
• Ability to travel within the territory (approx. 20%).

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a defined territory of retail and distribution partners.
• Develop account plans that maximize revenue and margin.
• Train in-store teams on product knowledge and brand standards.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

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Are you a strategic sales professional with a passion for building long-term client relationships and driving growth across retail channels? A well-established, premium consumer lifestyle brand is looking for a results-oriented Area Sales Manager to oversee a key territory in the Ontario region. Representing a curated portfolio of best-in-class general merchandise, this role offers the opportunity to sell and partner with top retailers, introduce new products, and execute strategies that elevate brand presence and increase sell-through.

Description

• Manage and grow a defined territory of retail and distribution partners
• Develop account plans that maximize revenue, margin, and in-store presence
• Launch new products and promotional initiatives with retail partners
• Monitor inventory, performance metrics, and retail execution standards
• Identify market trends and provide strategic feedback to the national sales team
• Train in-store teams on product knowledge and brand standards
• Represent the brand at trade shows and regional retail events

Requirements

• 3+ years of B2B sales experience, ideally in general merchandise, consumer goods, or premium retail
• Proven track record of territory growth, relationship management, and meeting/exceeding targets
• Excellent presentation, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to travel within the territory (approx. 20%)
• Self-starter with strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience with retail analytics and CRM tools considered an asset

Corporate Culture

• Represent a high-quality, trusted brand with strong market recognition
• Competitive total compensation package including commission and car allowance
• Autonomy to manage your region like your own business
• Supportive leadership and collaborative culture

If you're ready to take ownership of a high-impact territory with a brand that values quality and customer connection, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact Miriam Ronen at 416.410.5316 x4 or submit your resume in confidence below.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales, Management, and Business Development

• Industries

  Retail

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