Vice President of Sales

Drake International; Ontario; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing and recruitment firm in Ontario seeks a VP of Sales to drive national sales efforts. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of sales experience, with at least 3 years in a senior role within the HVAC sector. You will develop sales strategies, lead a high-performing team, and build strong partnerships. This is a permanent position offering a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Full Medical / Dental Benefits

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive sales experience.
• 3+ years in a senior leadership role within the HVAC sector.
• Proven success in building and leading sales teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a sales strategy aligned with growth objectives.
• Recruit, train, and lead a high-performing sales team.
• Grow and maintain a national distribution and contractor network.
• Build partnerships across the HVAC value chain.

Skills

Sales strategy development

Sales team leadership

Market expansion

Partnership building

B2B operations understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Overview

We're seeking a dynamic VP of Sales to join our client's team in the GTA. As a VP of Sales, you'll lead the company’s national sales efforts, driving revenue growth, expanding market presence, and strengthening customer relationships.

• Salary: $140,000 – $200,000 / year
• Job Type / Shift: Permanent
• Benefits: Full Medical / Dental Benefits

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy aligned with company growth objectives.
• Recruit, train, and lead a scalable, high-performing sales team across regions and sales channels.
• Grow and enhance a robust national distribution and contractor network to maximize product reach and customer access.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships across the HVAC value chain, including trade professionals, distribution networks, and construction stakeholders.
• Identify new business opportunities and lead market expansion initiatives.
• Design sales incentive programs, monitor key performance metrics, generate forecasts, and report results to executive leadership.

What We\'re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive sales experience, including 3+ years in a senior leadership role within the HVAC sector.
• Proven success in building and leading sales teams and developing channel performance across multiple regions.
• Strong understanding of HVAC products, supply chain, and B2B channel operations.

Our team is eager to connect with candidates who meet the job requirements. If this sounds like a fit for you, we invite you to apply today! Since 1951, Drake International has been a global leader in flexible and permanent staffing, connecting people with the right roles at any career stage, both in Canada and worldwide. As a leading recruitment and HR partner, we collaborate directly with employers to bring you the best opportunities at no cost, ensuring a human-centered approach that helps everything work seamlessly. Drake International is an equal opportunity employer and champions accessibility, inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please contact your Branch Representative [e-mail].