Merchandising Jobs in Blainville, QC

As the Sales Manager at Sherwood Hockey, you will shape and execute our global sales vision. You will focus on managing and building a network of retailers and distributors to achieve company sales targets and grow the brand across key international markets. This role requires strategic leadership, operational excellence, account management, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure Sherwood Hockey excels on the global stage.

What you'll do

• Lead External Sales Initiatives: Identify, recruit, retain, and support international retailers and distributors.

• Execute Global Sales Strategy: Bring Sherwood Hockey’s brand to life through premium partnerships that reflect both regional opportunities and global ambitions.

• Channel-Specific Growth Planning: Analyze global ice hockey market trends and recommend efficient country-specific market strategies.

• Revenue Management: Plan and forecast revenue; ensure targets are achieved across various sales channels and product categories.

• Relationship Building: Foster strong relationships with key partners; build trusted, long-term relationships with global partners.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product development, brand marketing, operations, and other departments to support business objectives.

What you bring

• 7+ years experience in sales, buying, or merchandising within the sporting goods industry or premium/performance-oriented brands.

• Leadership experience with demonstrated ability to build, scale, and motivate high-performing teams.

• Strong understanding of international retail landscape, including regional market dynamics and premium partner expectations.

• Building trust and alignment across internal teams and external partners with a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset.

• Ability to forecast and track sales activities to ensure targets are met or exceeded.

• Product expertise and sales knowledge; ability to articulate the benefits of the company's products to new and existing customers.

• Ability to budget and forecast business in different markets based on competitive and political environments.

• Relationship management skills: ability to visit existing and prospective customers in their home markets and at international hockey conferences.

• Financial literacy: ability to build price lists, negotiate contracts, and understand impacts of decisions on company’s P&L.

• Willingness to work autonomously and travel (20-25%)

• Strong knowledge of hockey with the ability to speak "the industry lingo."

We’re always looking for great talent! In addition to competitive pay, we offer:

• Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs

• Performance incentives, Continuing Education Programs

• Other perks to support your well-being

• Career growth opportunities and product discounts

Our typical hiring range is between $80,000.00 and $131,000.00 per annum. Salary decisions are also dependent on other factors such as your experience, job-related knowledge, skills and competencies, market location, industry benchmarks, internal equity and other role-specific requirements. We're committed to attracting top talent. For critical roles, the compensation offering will be reviewed to ensure alignment with market rate and conditions and the unique value you bring to the role. #LI-AG2