Canada National Sales Leader | Hybrid/Remote

KNIPEX Tools LP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HRA plan

Generous PTO

401K

Job summary

KNIPEX Tools LP in Chicago, IL, seeks a National Sales Manager – Canada to lead external rep agencies, drive Canadian channel development, and meet financial objectives for KTLP.

This role requires 65%+ travel, a hybrid setup in the Chicago area, and collaboration with KTLP management. You will coach, train and develop distributors and major accounts while expanding KTLP’s market presence across industrial, trade, retail and automotive channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of sales management with independent rep agencies.
• 3+ years in industrial/MRO, electrical or retail distribution sales.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; SAP or ERP is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of business finance.
• Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics.
• Ability to plan and manage at strategic and operational levels.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes account management activities to meet sales and margin goals.
• Directs sales strategy execution through external manufacturers’ reps.
• Achieves annual sales budget for the Canadian market.
• Develops annual promotional plans for key product categories.
• Maintains positive relationships with customers and distributors.
• Participates in planning and management of national and regional trade shows.

Skills

Sales management

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Microsoft Office

CRM software

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

KNIPEX Tools LP in Chicago, IL, seeks a National Sales Manager – Canada to lead external rep agencies, drive Canadian channel development, and meet financial objectives for KTLP.

This role requires 65%+ travel, a hybrid setup in the Chicago area, and collaboration with KTLP management. You will coach, train and develop distributors and major accounts while expanding KTLP’s market presence across industrial, trade, retail and automotive channels.