National Sales Manager, Canada

National Sales Manager, Canada Job Description Ready to lead a high-performing sales team and drive growth across Canada? As National Sales Manager, Canada, you'll lead our sales teams across the country and join the Canadian leadership team. You'll guide a national team of sales leaders and specialists, build strong relationships with customers and partners, and help Axis grow sustainably in the Canadian market. The role is based in Mississauga, Ontario. What you'll do as National Sales Manager, Canada This role will bring strategic perspective, strong commercial judgment, and a collaborative leadership style. They will work closely with colleagues across the business to align sales priorities with company objectives and support a high-performing, customer-focused organization.

About Axis

• Axis Communications We enable a smarter and safer world by creating innovative solutions for improving security and business performance.
• As a network technology company and industry leader, we offer solutions in video surveillance, access control, intercom, and audio systems, enhanced by intelligent analytics applications.
• With around 6,000 committed employees in over 50 countries, we collaborate with partners worldwide.
• Together, we thrive in our friendly, open, and collaborative culture and inspire each other to think beyond the expected.
• United by our commitment to inclusion, diversity, and sustainability, we consistently seek to develop our skills and way of working.
• Let´s create a smarter and safer world For more information about Axis, please visit our website www.axis.com .
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Responsibilities

• Help shape the national sales strategy, then lead its rollout.
• You'll turn priorities into clear plans, goals and performance expectations for the Canadian sales team.
• Keep track of performance and the market: Follow sales results, market conditions, customer needs and what competitors are doing.
• You'll use these insights to spot opportunities and deal with risks early.
• Review forecasts, pipeline and performance numbers, and give leadership timely, accurate reports.
• Guide pricing and commercial decisions for strategic customers and major opportunities, following Axis policies and approval steps.
• Coach and develop your sales leaders and teams.
• You'll build an inclusive, accountable and high-performing sales team with a culture of customer focus, ownership and continuous learning.
• Develop strategic relationships with key customers, partners and industry stakeholders.
• You'll represent Axis at important customer meetings and industry events, and support your team on complex deals and negotiations.
• Partner with other functions to align sales plans, coordinate resources and keep teams up to date on priorities, market developments, forecasts and progress.
• You'll also make sure the sales organization follows company policies, processes and ethical standards.
• Who we are looking for You think strategically and have strong commercial judgment, and you know how to turn plans into measurable results.
• Above all, you lead ethically, value cooperation and keep looking for ways to improve.

Requirements

• you coach people, grow talent and bring teams together, whether you're with them in person or connecting virtually across the country.
• You communicate clearly and confidently with senior stakeholders, and you negotiate and influence well.
• You stay resilient and focused on results when the market shifts.
• A bachelor's degree in business or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• Significant sales experience, ideally in video surveillance, physical security or a related technology market A track record of leading and developing managers and sales teams spread across different locations
• Experience setting and delivering sales strategy, managing forecasts and pipelines, and meeting business targets
• Experience supporting complex sales opportunities and negotiations
• Experience working across functions and contributing to senior leadership discussions

Preferred

• Fluency in French Familiarity with CRM systems and sales reporting tools
• Experience in a large, cross-functional organization with shared goals and responsibilities

Pay

This role involves about 60% travel each year.

The approximate total compensation range for this location and position is $210,000 - $240,000, which includes a 70% base / 30% commission OTE and corporate bonus.

Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting.

Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as physical work location within the province.

This is for an existing vacancy.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: including performance-based incentives.
• health, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy.
• flexible work arrangements and a supportive environment to help you balance professional and personal life.
• access to continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and tuition reimbursement to support your career growth.
• opportunity to visit our headquarters in Sweden and collaborate with international teams.
• a paid sabbatical every 5 years to recharge and relax.
• tons of support from leadership and colleagues, fostering an environment where you can truly thrive.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Type of Employment

Permanent Employment Posting End Date 2026-11-29 Certain roles at Axis require background checks, which means applicable verifications will be done in these recruitments. Notice will be provided before we take any action.