Regional Sales Manager - Residential Fire

Regional Sales Manager – Residential Fire Location: Remote Quebec, Canada   Job type: Full-time position  About This Role  We are seeking an experienced Bi-lingual Regional Sales Manager in the province of Quebec to join the Canadian Kidde Global Solutions (KGS) team. This individual contributor role manages sales performance in the Quebec and Atlantic Provinces across the Electrical Wholesale, Fire Equipment Distributors, and Industrial distribution channels, while also engaging heavily with end‑user influencers including contractors, builders, property maintenance teams, and specifiers. The selected candidate is responsible for daily execution of regional sales strategies, distributor & rep agency engagement, and end‑user influence to drive growth across the Kidde, Badger, and Edwards Signaling product portfolios. The role reports directly to the Vice President or Regional Sales Director & is part of a fast-paced, growing, & transforming sales organization. Key Responsibilities  To expand preference for KGS brands at the specifying and installation level, the RSM will: Build strong relationships with distributors, contractors, builders, property maintenance teams, specifiers, and engineering firms Provide end‑user education on product advantages, code compliance, and application best practices Drive pull‑through demand by influencing brand preference at the contractor and specifier levels Support quotation activities and ensure alignment between end‑user requirements and distributor execution Regional travel up to 50% in territory (Quebec and Atlantic Provinces) Basic Qualifications   Education/Certifications: BA/BS degree with 4+ years of sales experience 3+ years developing and executing strategic sales plans Both written and verbal fluency in the French and English languages Preferred Qualifications  Proven ability to influence contractors, builders, property managers, and specifiers Proficiency with Microsoft 365 suite of products Experience in Electrical and/or Fire Equipment distribution channels Ability to work in direct and matrixed environments Knowledge of Canadian fire and building codes  Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong ability to manage challenging customer conversations CRM understanding & knowledge, particularly Salesforce Proven ability to influence contractors, builders, property managers, and specifiers