National Sales Manager (Maritime/Marine Staffing) (United States)

Title: National Sales Manager — Marine Staffing

Industry: Staffing & Workforce Solutions — Shipbuilding & Ship Repair

Location: United States | National travel required

Compensation & Benefits

• Base + Performance Bonuses
• Est OTE: $150,000-$190,000
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off and floating holidays

Overview

We’re partnered with an established staffing/workforce solutions organization seeking a National Sales Manager to lead and develop its marine staffing team .

The business supports shipbuilding, ship repair, and maritime contractors across commercial and defense markets. You’ll build on established client relationships, supported by recruiting and operations teams.

This is a hands-on leadership role: approximately 80% team development and management, with 20% supporting sales and client relationships . You won’t carry a personal book of business. Your success will come from helping the team improve, win business, and grow accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Coach, train, and hold a geographically dispersed sales team accountable through regular time together in the field
• Drive revenue and margin growth through new business development and existing-account expansion
• Establish clear expectations for sales activity, pipeline development, forecasting, and CRM discipline
• Help the team advance strategic opportunities and strengthen senior client relationships
• Identify market opportunities, coverage gaps, and areas for performance improvement
• Partner with recruiting and operations to align client commitments with workforce delivery

Requirements

• 6+ years of sales experience , including 3+ years directly managing and developing sales professionals
• Staffing industry experience and strong knowledge of shipbuilding and ship repair ; direct marine staffing experience preferred
• Experience overseeing a $15M–$20M+ business portfolio
• Demonstrated success improving team performance and growing business across multiple markets
• Established relationships within the U.S. maritime industry
• Strong commercial judgment, personal accountability, and integrity
• Willingness to travel extensively to work alongside salespeople and meet with clients

Why This Opportunity

• National leadership scope: Influence sales performance and market development across an established marine business
• Focus on leading: Develop the team and support major opportunities without carrying an individual book
• Established foundation: Existing client relationships and dedicated recruiting and operations support
• Visible impact: Help shape the team’s training, sales discipline, and approach to growth

Interested? Apply and contact Antharos Recruiting for a confidential conversation.