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Position Summary The Sales Manager leads the recruiting, training, coaching, and ongoing development of our Proximity, Events, and Retail team - the people who represent Renewal by Andersen in neighborhoods, at home shows, fairs, and community events, and who generate the qualified appointments that fuel our in-home sales process. This leader builds a consistent, repeatable training system using in-field training, ride-alongs, and structured classroom training, and holds the team accountable to clear performance standards. The ideal candidate is a hands-on coach who leads from the front, loves developing people, and understands that every great appointment starts with a great first conversation. Key Responsibilities Training & Development Program Design, deliver, and continuously improve the onboarding and training curriculum for proximity (door-to-door/neighborhood) and events marketing representatives. Build clear development paths from new hire to top performer, including skill benchmarks, certification checkpoints, and promotion readiness criteria. Maintain training materials, scripts, talk tracks, objection -handling guides, and role-play scenarios that reflect Renewal by Andersen brand standards and current offers. Ride-Alongs & Field Coaching Conduct regular ride-alongs and in-field shadowing with proximity reps and on-site coaching at events to observe, model, and reinforce best practices in real time. Lead by example - personally canvassing and working events to demonstrate approach, engagement, and appointment-setting techniques. Provide same-day debriefs with specific, actionable feedback and follow-up plans. Classroom Training Plan and facilitate new-hire classroom sessions, weekly skill-building workshops, and team meetings covering product knowledge, brand story, approach, qualifying, objection handling, and appointment setting. Use role-play, practice drills, and recorded examples to build confidence before reps go into the field. Partner with HR on onboarding logistics, training documentation, and tracking completion. Performance Management & Team Leadership Set and communicate clear expectations for activity, lead quality, and appointment production; monitor individual and team results daily and weekly. Conduct regular one-on-ones, performance reviews, and, when needed, corrective action in partnership with HR. Recognize and celebrate wins to build a positive, competitive, high-accountability team culture. Participate in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring for the proximity and events marketing team to maintain appropriate staffing. Events & Territory Strategy Collaborate with marketing leadership to plan event calendars, staffing, booth setup, and neighborhood canvassing strategy around active installation areas. Analyze lead source data to identify top-performing events, territories, and reps, and adjust deployment accordingly. Work closely with the in-home sales team and call center to improve appointment quality, confirmation rates, and handoff. Qaulifications Demonstrated ability to teach sales skills and measurably improve individual performance. Strong presentation and facilitation skills, comfortable leading classroom and field-based training. Comfortable with technology and data - CRM systems, reporting dashboards, and coaching platforms. Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record. Availability to work evenings and weekends, including seasonal events. Preferred Background in home improvement, windows and doors, or in-home sales. Experience building a training curriculum or onboarding program from the ground up. Physical Demands & Work Environment Regular work outdoors in neighborhoods and at events in varying Maine weather. Walking for extended periods, standing for long periods at events, and climbing stairs and steps at residences. Ability to lift and carry event displays, booth equipment, and materials up to approximately 50lbs. Regular local travel throughout the Greater Maine service area; occasional overnight travel may be required.

Pay:

$70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person