National Sales Manager

SP Associates, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the textile industry is seeking a National Sales Director to drive sales growth in protective fabrics. The role involves managing key accounts and identifying new business opportunities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in B2B sales and a strong understanding of protective textiles. This position offers remote work flexibility and requires significant travel across the U.S.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of B2B sales experience.
• 5–8 years in protective fabrics or technical textiles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans.
• Manage and grow existing customer relationships.
• Deliver product presentations and lead negotiations.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Sales Strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Textile Engineering

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

This range is provided by SP Associates, Inc.. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Direct message the job poster from SP Associates, Inc.

Executive Recruiter @ SP Associates, Inc. | Textile Industry

Job Title: National Sales Director – Protective Fabrics

Location: Remote (U.S. based)

Travel: Up to 60–70% Domestic

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a driven and experienced National Sales Director – Protective Fabrics to lead and grow our sales efforts across the U.S. This role is responsible for managing key accounts, identifying new business opportunities, and driving revenue growth within the protective fabrics market, including applications such as PPE, military, industrial, and public safety sectors. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical understanding of protective textiles and a successful track record in B2B sales.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to expand market share and meet revenue targets in the protective fabric segment.
• Manage and grow existing customer relationships while identifying and closing new opportunities across target industries.
• Collaborate with product development, marketing, and operations teams to align solutions with customer needs.
• Deliver product presentations, lead negotiations, and manage complex sales cycles with OEMs, distributors, and government contractors.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback to inform strategic decisions.
• Maintain a robust sales pipeline and provide accurate forecasts and reporting to leadership.
• Represent the company at trade shows, customer meetings, and industry events.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Textile Engineering, or related field (MBA is a plus).
• Minimum 10 years of B2B sales experience, with 5–8 years specifically in protective fabrics or technical textiles.
• Deep understanding of flame-resistant, cut-resistant, or performance textiles and their end-use applications.
• Proven ability to manage national accounts and close complex, high-value deals.
• Self-motivated and results-driven with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically up to 70%.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience selling to government/military, industrial safety, or law enforcement customers.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards (e.g., NFPA, ASTM, ISO).
• CRM proficiency (e.g., Salesforce) and data-driven sales strategy experience.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a growing, innovation-focused team in the high-performance textile industry.
• Competitive compensation with performance incentives.
• Remote flexibility with significant autonomy in driving market growth.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development, Sales, and Customer Service

• Industries

  Textile Manufacturing and Apparel Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

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