Sales Manager

Location:

Centerville, OH (On-site)

Compensation : $80K-$90K Base Salary + Bonus

Join a Team That's Growing!

Ziehler Lawn Care is expanding our team and markets and seeking an experienced Sales Manager to lead and develop our inside sales team in Centerville, OH. This is your opportunity to coach a talented team, drive sales performance, continue delivering a consultative sales experience, and partner with an experienced leadership team to deliver an exceptional customer experience and achieve company goals.

Since 1999, Ziehler Lawn Care has been a trusted name in residential lawn care. We're proud to be family-owned and guided by our Core Purpose to Make Life More Enjoyable. Our services of fertilization, weed control, pest prevention, and aeration & seeding deliver an Unmatched Customer Experience to the Dayton, Cincinnati and Columbus markets.

We're Not Just Growing, We're Winning!

We're recognized for our people-focused culture:
Lawn & Landscape Magazine Best Place to Work - 2024, 2025, 2026
Dayton Business Journal Best Place to Work - 2024 & 2025
Cincinnati Business Courier Best Place to Work - 2025
Benefits & Perks:

Full benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Volunteer Time Off
Paid time off between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement planning with company match
Ongoing training and collaboration
Employee incentives and discounts
Professional development opportunities
A goal-oriented, collaborative atmosphere
Team-building events
Why Ziehler?

We prioritize people, passion, and purpose! We have a strong foundation of growth (24% average annual growth since 2016), quality customer service, and an exceptional culture where leaders are empowered to develop their teams, drive results, and make a meaningful impact.

How You'll Make an Impact

As the Sales Manager, you'll combine strategic leadership with hands-on coaching to develop a high-performing inside sales team that delivers an exceptional customer experience while achieving company goals:

Lead, coach, develop, and retain a high-performing inside sales team by setting clear expectations, fostering accountability, providing ongoing training, developing skills in communication, relationship building, industry knowledge, and sales technique
Drive sales performance by managing sales objectives, analyzing performance metrics, identifying opportunities, and leading initiatives that improve results
Strengthen a consultative, value-based sales approach by coaching team members to understand customer needs, communicate Ziehler's value, overcome objections, and recommend the right solutions
Create an exceptional customer experience throughout the sales journey by ensuring prospective customers receive a professional, solution-focused experience that builds trust and supports retention
Improve sales effectiveness and scalability by leveraging CRM tools, AI, automation, reporting, and performance data to enhance processes and team performance
Collaborate across teams and with leadership to optimize the customer journey, improve alignment, and support company growth
Lead by example and foster a positive, collaborative team culture that reflects Ziehler Lawn Care's Purpose, Core Values, and Brand Promise
Requirements

What You Need

Proven track record of consistently achieving or exceeding sales goals
Experience managing, leading, coaching, and developing a high-performing sales team with direct reports
Strong consultative sales skills with the ability to communicate value, overcome objections, and build customer confidence
Experience using sales metrics and performance data to drive coaching and decision-making
Ability and enthusiasm to leverage CRM platforms, technology, automation, and AI tools to improve sales effectiveness and scalability
Strong leadership, communication, coaching, analytical, presentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM platforms
High school diploma or equivalent required
Must be 18 years or older and able to pass a background check
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Work on-site in Centerville, OH
Adaptable to extended hours as business needs require
Flexibility to attend off-site training, branch visits, leadership meetings, conferences, and professional development opportunities

Salary Description

$80,000-$90,000 plus Bonus