TalentWorld is recruiting a
Commercial Director / National Sales Director in North York, Ontario for one of its valued partners.
This senior leadership position will lead nationwide market development and sales operations for Passenger Vehicles in Canada. The successful candidate will develop a high-performing dealer network, drive market penetration, build strategic partnerships, and deliver sustainable national sales growth.
Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday | Onsite 5 days per week in North York | National and international travel required
What’s In It For You
- Executive-level opportunity with a rapidly growing global automotive brand
- National mandate with significant influence over Canadian market entry and expansion
- Opportunity to build and shape a high-performing dealer network
- Strategic exposure across sales, marketing, product planning, supply chain, aftersales, and operations
- High-growth environment with meaningful opportunities for leadership and career advancement
The typical hiring range for this position is $200,000 to $240,000 per year and is specific to candidates located in Ontario. The salary will be determined based on your knowledge, skills, experience, and competencies.
If you’re interested in the position but your expectations don’t fully align with the provided range, we still encourage you to apply! Considerations may be made based on your experience level.
Commercial Director / National Sales Director Responsibilities
- Lead the nationwide sales strategy for Passenger Vehicles in Canada and drive achievement of sales objectives
- Develop and execute strategic sales plans aligned with market opportunities and customer needs
- Establish, develop, and manage a high-performing national dealer network
- Build long-term relationships with dealers, distributors, fleet customers, and key accounts
- Lead commercial negotiations, dealer agreements, and strategic business development initiatives
- Identify market opportunities, customer trends, competitive activity, and industry developments
- Drive market penetration and brand growth across Canadian regions
- Monitor sales performance, market trends, forecasts, and business KPIs
- Develop data-driven strategies to optimize market share, profitability, and operational efficiency
- Collaborate with Marketing, Product Planning, Supply Chain, Aftersales, and Operations teams
- Coordinate vehicle allocation, inventory planning, and logistics activities
- Support product launches, marketing campaigns, and national brand-building initiatives
- Provide regular market analyses, sales forecasts, and management reporting
- Travel extensively across Canada and internationally when required
Commercial Director / National Sales Director Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Automotive Management, International Trade, or a related discipline
- Minimum 10 years of progressive sales leadership experience within the automotive industry
- Proven success in national sales management, dealer network development, and market expansion
- Experience launching or scaling a passenger vehicle brand in Canada is highly desirable
- Strong understanding of the Canadian automotive market, dealer operations, and retail sales channels
- Exceptional leadership, business development, strategic planning, and commercial negotiation skills
- Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to translate market data into actionable strategies
- Excellent relationship-building skills with dealers, government agencies, fleet operators, and industry stakeholders
- Strong presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Existing relationships across the Canadian automotive sector strongly preferred
- Valid driver’s licence and ability to travel extensively
- Fluency in English required; French is considered an asset
This posting is for a position that is currently vacant within one of our client organizations.
Interested in this Commercial Director / National Sales Director role in North York? Apply now! And you could have a job tomorrow!
Accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment process.
TalentWorld is a Canadian leader in staffing. Embracing diversity, all are welcome to apply. Those qualified will be contacted.
Please note that AI tools may be used to support the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.
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