Sales Manager in Training

Canadian Federation of Independent Business•Sarnia, ON

13d•CA$85,000 - CA$95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

CFIB is seeking an energetic, ambitious, and driven individual for a Sales Manager in Training role. This position offers a hands-on sales experience combined with structured leadership training and mentoring. The role involves developing relationships with SMB owners, understanding their challenges, providing tailored solutions, and driving new business development within a territory. The goal is to prepare the individual to become a future Sales Manager by mastering sales strategies, tools, and technology.

Requirements

1–3 years of sales or customer-facing experience.
Proven ability to meet or exceed goals.
Approachable, outgoing, and able to build strong client relationships.
Motivated by purpose, eager to help small business owners, and thrive in dynamic environments.
Open to feedback, eager to learn, and takes initiative to grow skills.
Comfortable with CRMs, iPads, digital presentations, and using tech to optimize the sales process.
Driven and goal-oriented, enjoys winning independently and as part of a team.
Valid driver’s license.
Access to a vehicle.
Ready to be mobile in your territory.

Responsibilities

Learn, grow, and lead through a hands-on sales role with structured leadership training and mentoring.
Develop relationships with SMB owners, understand their challenges, and provide tailored solutions.
Drive new business development and grow your own territory with entrepreneurial ownership.
Master sales strategies, tools, and tech to prepare for a Sales Manager role.