Regional Sales Manager - Residential Fire

The Next Level of Fire & Life Safety Leadership

With more than two centuries of combined history, brands like Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech have been leading the way in protecting people and property around the world. Now, we’re taking that leadership to the next level. Kidde Global Solutions brings together the most trusted and iconic brands in safety, building upon our shared experience and expertise to address the needs and challenges of more customers in more places. With an unmatched portfolio of solutions and services, and a commitment to constant innovation we’re elevating the standards for an entire industry – and establishing the next level of fire and life safety leadership.

At Kidde Global Solutions, you’re joining a global technology leader in fire and life safety solutions and our employees are the heart of it all. With industry-defining brands in life safety and security, you’ll be part of a legacy of leadership working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. As a leading fire safety brand, our mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and related hazards. We’re committed to expanding our impact and providing dynamic opportunities for growth within our team. You’ll be part of a company that prioritizes quality, integrity, collaboration, and customer care, with the resources, training, and incentives to ensure your success every step of the way.

Regional Sales Manager – Residential Fire

Location: Remote Quebec, Canada  

Job type: Full-time position 

About This Role 

We are seeking an experienced Bi-lingual Regional Sales Manager in the province of Quebec to join the Canadian Kidde Global Solutions (KGS) team. This individual contributor role manages sales performance in the Quebec and Atlantic Provinces across the Electrical Wholesale, Fire Equipment Distributors, and Industrial distribution channels, while also engaging heavily with end‑user influencers including contractors, builders, property maintenance teams, and specifiers. The selected candidate is responsible for daily execution of regional sales strategies, distributor & rep agency engagement, and end‑user influence to drive growth across the Kidde, Badger, and Edwards Signaling product portfolios. The role reports directly to the Vice President or Regional Sales Director & is part of a fast-paced, growing, & transforming sales organization.

Key Responsibilities 

• To expand preference for KGS brands at the specifying and installation level, the RSM will: Build strong relationships with distributors, contractors, builders, property maintenance teams, specifiers, and engineering firms
• Provide end‑user education on product advantages, code compliance, and application best practices
• Drive pull‑through demand by influencing brand preference at the contractor and specifier levels
• Support quotation activities and ensure alignment between end‑user requirements and distributor execution
• Regional travel up to 50% in territory (Quebec and Atlantic Provinces)

Basic Qualifications  

• Education/Certifications: BA/BS degree with 4+ years of sales experience
• 3+ years developing and executing strategic sales plans
• Both written and verbal fluency in the French and English languages

Preferred Qualifications 

• Proven ability to influence contractors, builders, property managers, and specifiers
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 suite of products
• Experience in Electrical and/or Fire Equipment distribution channels
• Ability to work in direct and matrixed environments
• Knowledge of Canadian fire and building codes 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong ability to manage challenging customer conversations
• CRM understanding & knowledge, particularly Salesforce
• Proven ability to influence contractors, builders, property managers, and specifiers

World Leaders in Fire and Life Safety

Kidde Global Solutions is a world leader in fire & life safety solutions tailored for complex commercial facilities to homes. Through iconic, industry-defining brands including Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech, we provide residential and commercial customers with advanced solutions and services to protect people and property in a wide range of applications, all around the globe.