Sales Manager
Detroit, MI
Sales & Customer Service /
Full-time /
On-site
Robbins Recruiting has partnered with a leader in the residential roofing industry looking. They are looking for a motivated Sales Manager at one of their branches near Detroit, MI.
Who you are:
Motivated sales leader with a drive to win. You have a passion for developing yourself and the members of your team. You are experienced with and an advocate for the latest sales-enablement technologies. You know what it’s like to stand in front of a customer in their home and guide them through a major purchase decision. You understand a Profit and Loss (P+L) statement and how to most impactfully move the needle in the right direction. You are consistently available to your team when they need you. You love doing ride-a-longs to be where the rubber meets the road. Roofing sales experience a plus, but not required.
Sales Leadership and Strategy
- Set and maintain the standard within the sales team
- Oversee the day-to-day activities of and the long-term development of the sales reps
- Lead standing sales team meetings and conduct effective 1:1 meetings with members of the team
- Continually evolve and improve the sales process to meet the demands of the market
- Partner with other functions (e.g., marketing) to ensure strategic alignment and effective execution of the strategy
Training and Devlopment
- Incorporate trainings into the standing team meetings
- Develop training guides and resources to facilitate continual improvement of the sales team
- Conduct effective new hire training
- Establish and ensure adherence to performance management standards and process, including set KPIs with thresholds and remedial processes
Recruiting
- Establish profile of ideal sales rep
- Lead talent management within the sales organization, including the building and maintenance of the talent pipeline
Operational Excellence
- Ensure sales team is executing against standards (i.e., proper uniforms, punctuality, effectively using the technology provided, etc.)
What we are looking for
- Experience leading in-home sales teams within the home improvement space
- Preferred: Roofing experience
- Excellent sales and customer service skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Proficient with common sales-enablement technology for in-home sales (e.g., Rilla)
- Proficient in CRM system usage
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- At least five years in in-home sales, with prior leadership experience strongly preferred.
Physical Qualifications
- Work is performed both in an office environment and in the field while working with reps. Requires the ability to operate office equipment and keyboards. Must have a valid driver’s license. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- Minimal out of town travel
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
