Sales Manager

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Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks

Job Title: Sales Manager
Company: Lawn Doctor
Location: Lake Villa, Illinois

Build a Team. Grow a Business. Make an Impact.

Lawn Doctor of Antioch, Gurnee, and Lake Villa, Inc. is a family-owned franchise committed to delivering exceptional customer service while building long-term relationships with our customers. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're looking for a Sales Manager who shares our passion for leadership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

This isn't just another sales management position. You'll have the opportunity to shape our sales strategy, develop a high-performing team, improve customer retention, and help drive the future growth of our business.

We are looking for a leader who leads with integrity, embraces accountability, communicates openly, and is committed to helping both our customers and employees succeed.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary plus commission opportunities
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Career growth within a growing organization

What You’ll Do
As our Sales Manager, you'll lead the sales team while ensuring an outstanding customer experience from the first phone call through ongoing customer retention.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead, coach, and develop the Sales Team
• Drive sales growth while improving customer retention
• Monitor KPIs, scorecards, and sales performance
• Conduct weekly one-on-one coaching and team meetings
• Improve lead conversion and follow-up processes
• Partner with Marketing to maximize lead quality and campaign performance
• Recruit, interview, and develop new sales team members
• Resolve customer concerns while maintaining exceptional service standards
• Analyze sales data and identify opportunities for continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Reliable transportation
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
• Strong leadership skills with a passion for coaching and developing others
• Driven by measurable goals and accountability
• Passionate about building long-term customer relationships
• Comfortable making data-driven decisions
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel as needed for sales training, leadership development, conferences, and other company-related meetings.

Preferred Experience
While not required, experience in the following areas is highly desirable :

• 3-5+ years of sales management or sales leadership experience
• Proven success improving customer retention and customer satisfaction
• Experience managing KPIs, scorecards, and performance metrics
• Experience analyzing sales data and using reports to make business decisions
• Experience in residential service industries
• Experience in the lawn care, landscaping, home services, or green industry
• Knowledge of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)

We value teamwork, transparency, accountability, and a commitment to delivering an exceptional experience for every customer.

About Lawn Doctor
Lawn Doctor is a nationally recognized leader in lawn care, turf treatment, and outdoor pest control services. We help homeowners achieve healthy, beautiful lawns through customized lawn fertilization, weed control, aeration, power seeding, mosquito control, and other environmentally responsible outdoor services.

If you are looking for an opportunity to lead a team, strengthen customer relationships, and make a meaningful impact on a growing family-owned business, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to become a Lawn Doctor Sales Manager!

Compensation: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year