Field Sales Manager - Central at National Safety Apparel in Columbus, OH, USA

Job description

• Posted Friday, September 18, 2026 at 4:00 AM
• At NSA, we are looking to add to our sales team. As a Field Sales Manager you will be responsible for driving business growth within a specified territory and cultivating connections with end users to “pull” business through NSA’s customers to drive revenue growth. You will be building strong relationship with distributor customers, with a focus on training and promotion programs, to motivate distributors to promote and sell NSA’s product line to their end user customers.
• The ideal candidate has a strong background in sales, excellent “hunter” sales skills, and the capability to achieve and surpass sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a sales strategy for NSA’s end users within a designated territory.
• Build and maintain strong positive relationships with NSA’s direct customers, providing training and motivation to encourage the promotion of NSA products to their end user customers.
• Collaborate with NSA’s Director of Strategic Accounts (DSA) to enhance strategies aimed at increasing NSA’s market share with major distributor customers through end user training and promotional programs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to effectively address customer needs and streamline sales processes.
• Identify emerging markets and market shifts, while being fully aware of new products and competitive dynamics.
• Frequent travel is required.
• MI, OH, KY, WV
• Active participation in industry related trade shows and associations
• Other duties as assigned
• Training: Provided on the job and supplemented with external seminars/classes

Requirements

• Education & Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience: 3+ years of sales experience preferred
• Proven success as an Account Manager, Field Sales Manager, or another similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of sales processes and dynamics.
• Exhibits excellent leadership, presentation, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Proficient in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Possess a solid understanding of sales performance metrics and reporting.
• Maintains high personal integrity, sales proficiency, and a strong work ethic.
• Key Competencies: Interpersonal skills, independent worker, analytical skills, organizational skills, team player
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to sit/stand for duration of work day, daily computer use. Lift up to 50lbs. Carry and transport sample bags.
• Working Conditions: Conditions can vary at customer manufacturing locations.

Skills

Required

• Sales experience
• Account management
• Field sales
• Leadership
• Presentation
• Communication
• Negotiation
• CRM software
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Sales performance metrics and reporting
• Work under pressure
• Multi-tasking

Benefits

• Medical
• HSA Plan
• Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft Protection Insurance
• Voluntary Legal Insurance
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Company Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Bereavement
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• Salary Range: $125,000 - $140,000