Lead the future of luxury sales in a legacy business undergoing dynamic growth.
About the Company
Our client is Canada’s premier fine jewellery manufacturer—a third-generation, privately held company with over 400 employees across two production facilities and international sales offices. With a reputation built since 1959, the company blends old-world craftsmanship with cutting-edge design, offering gold and platinum pieces set with diamonds and other precious gems. Its signature Maple Leaf Diamonds™—ethically sourced and fully traceable—have positioned the brand as a leader in sustainable luxury.
The Mandate
This newly vacant role, reporting to the leadership team, is a pivotal member of the executive group. The VP, Sales will drive overall sales strategy and execution, lead a team of nine sales professionals across Canada and the UK, and shape the client engagement model to expand market share and fuel long-term growth. You’ll build on a trusted legacy with national retail chains and independent retailers, while introducing forward-thinking processes and performance-driven strategy.
You’ll travel 50% of the time to industry events and client sites, and spend the remaining time at the Toronto HQ to collaborate across Marketing, Finance, Production, and Customer Service.
What Success Looks Like
Within your first 12 months:
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Develop and implement a KPI-driven sales strategy that captures wallet share from existing clients and attracts new business—without sacrificing margins.
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Embed a high-performance culture across a distributed team, using coaching, collaboration, and accountability as core tools.
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Optimize the client experience for both large national accounts and relationship-driven independents.
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Seamlessly integrate with internal teams and culture, building trust and strategic alignment.
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Drive process improvement and adapt strategy based on performance analytics and real-time market intelligence.
Ideal Profile
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10+ years of progressive sales leadership experience in jewellery, luxury goods, watches, or high-end accessories.
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A proven people leader with a history of inspiring remote sales teams to outperform benchmarks.
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Exceptional relationship builder—equally confident negotiating with corporate buyers and building generational trust with independents.
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Highly strategic and financially literate, with experience in budget management and sales forecasting.
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Driven by data, informed by instinct, and grounded in integrity.
Why This Move Makes Sense
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Brand Strength: Represent an established market leader known for quality, innovation, and ethical sourcing.
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Legacy + Latitude: Build on a strong foundation while introducing modern tools and ideas.
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Leadership Access: Collaborate directly with owners and cross-functional executives to influence business direction.
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Global Scope: Manage high-profile accounts and attend international trade events, enhancing your global sales acumen.
Interested? – Next Steps
This is a rare opportunity to step into an executive role where tradition meets transformation. If you’re a strategic, people-first sales leader ready to grow a best-in-class brand, we want to hear from you.
*Egility is committed to creating and fostering culturally diverse, equitable, and inclusive organizations. We recognize the value in a wide range of ideas, perspectives, experiences, and skillsets in our client’s workplaces. Our client is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Egility and our client throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
Due to high volume, we will only be contacting applicants who meet all of the minimum requirements listed in the job description. Only those applicants who align most closely with our minimum and preferred qualifications will be contacted for an interview. The Recruiting team at Egility will retain your application materials and may contact you regarding future opportunities.
