National Sales Manager (Maritime/Marine Staffing)

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.

Work arrangement
Yes