**Must be located in the Knoxville area ** ** Relocation offered **
About the Opportunity
An established and respected manufacturer within the shooting sports industry is seeking a National Sales Manager to help lead the next phase of its growth. Reporting to the executive responsible for Sales, Marketing, and Product Development, this individual will play a critical role in expanding market share, strengthening customer relationships, and executing the company’s commercial strategy. This position offers significant long-term growth into senior commercial leadership.
Position Summary
The National Sales Manager will lead national sales initiatives, manage independent sales representative groups, support key retail and distribution partners, and drive revenue growth across North America. The ideal candidate has an established network within the shooting sports industry and understands retail, distribution, and dealer channels.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and execute national sales strategies.
• Manage and support independent sales representative organizations.
• Grow relationships with key retailers, distributors, and strategic accounts.
• Identify opportunities across commercial, law enforcement, military, and international channels.
• Partner with executive leadership on forecasting and annual planning.
• Represent the company at trade shows and customer events.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Product Development on launches.
• Analyze sales performance and market trends.
• Provide customer and competitive insights.
• Travel extensively throughout North America.
Required Qualifications
• 3–5+ years of retail-facing sales experience.
• Experience managing national accounts, distributors, dealers, or rep groups.
• Existing relationships within the shooting sports industry strongly preferred.
• Strong retail sales and channel management experience.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel extensively.
What We’re Looking For
• Relationship-driven sales professional with an established network.
• Self-starter capable of making an immediate impact.
• Collaborative and hands-on.
• Strategic thinker with strong execution skills.
• History of career stability and long-term commitment.
• Interested in growing into broader commercial leadership.
Compensation
• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based bonus
• Relocation assistance available
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Outstanding long-term career advancement opportunity
Why This Opportunity?
This is more than a traditional sales management role. The successful candidate will become a key member of the commercial leadership team and help shape the company’s future growth while building toward broader executive leadership responsibilities.
