Assistant Sales Manager

Groundworks Operations, LLC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Bonus/commission program

Employee Ownership Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid time off: 2 weeks

6 paid holidays

Company cell phone

Vehicle and fuel card

Annual Summits

Promotions from within

Job summary

Groundworks Operations, LLC is seeking a driven leader to manage and grow a high-performing sales team in California, with ownership through our employee ownership program. You’ll guide in-home sales, training, and customer engagement, while representing a strong brand and values.

The role involves onsite leadership in Sunnyvale, CA, with travel within the territory and a competitive compensation package, including bonus/commission and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• In-home sales experience preferred, with 2–3 years of team leadership.
• Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong work ethic, integrity, humility and desire to build an industry-leading sales team.
• Proven ability to influence, develop and empower a team.
• Superior knowledge of sales techniques.
• Highly organized and efficient.
• Dedication to providing great customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring the sales team provides a thorough, effective and professional presentation to each customer.
• Assist in the training and development of Outside Sales Representatives to meet targets.
• Assist to ensure team possess product knowledge and marketing techniques to relate to customer needs.
• Conducts ride-alongs with Outside Sales Representatives to improve techniques and processes.
• Assist in handling customer concerns.
• Leads by example and represents the brand with confidence and professionalism.
• Runs warm leads and manages own book of business; report to work on time daily.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sales leadership

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication

Problem-solving

Organization

Job description

Groundworks, North America's leading and fastest-growing foundation repair and water management specialist, is growing and we’re looking for leaders who want more than a title—they want ownership, influence, and the opportunity to build something that lasts. As a leader at Groundworks, you’ll take responsibility for people, performance, and results while being supported by the strength of an award-winning organization. We empower our leaders with the tools, training, and autonomy to run their business effectively—and through our employee ownership program, your impact is tied to shared, long‑term success. If you’re motivated by accountability, development, and leading high‑performing teams, Groundworks offers a platform to grow your career and your influence.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists to ensures the sales team provides a thorough, effective and professional presentation to each customer
• Assists in the training and development of Outside Sales Representatives to meet individual, branch and company sales targets
• Assists to ensure team possess product knowledge, understanding of marketing techniques and the ability to relate to customer needs
• Conducts ride-a-longs with Outside Sales Representatives to improve techniques and processes
• Assists in handling customer concerns
• Leads by example and represents the brand with confidence and professionalism
• Runs warm leads and prospects own book of business It is an essential function of this job that the employee regularly and reliably reports to work on time each working day.
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• In-home sales experience preferred, but not required 2-3 years of experience leading a team of sales individuals
• Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills
• Strong work ethic, integrity, humility and desire to build an industry-leading sales team
• Proven leadership ability to influence, develop and empower team to achieve objectives with a strong team focus and approach
• Superior knowledge of sales techniques
• Highly organized and efficient
• Dedication to providing great customer service

Working Conditions

• Full time Onsite Frequent travel within the territory with sales team

What We Offer

• Competitive base pay + position specific bonus and/or commission program
• Best-in-class Branch Manager in Training Program to help you start strong
• Continued support through professional development & annual Summits
• Company cell phone, vehicle and fuel card (eligibility based on position)
• Performance opens doors to elite recognition, trips & events
• Annual Tribe Appreciation Tour, holiday & volunteer events
• Upward mobility - we promote from within 80% of the time
• When you win, you own it—our Employee Ownership Program lets you share the upside.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program - we invest in your development!
• Work-life balance - 2 weeks PTO and 6 paid holidays
• US: Affordable and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long & short-term disability, company-paid life insurance, 401(k) and company match & paid maternity leave
• Canada: Affordable and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, long & short-term disability, and company paid life insurance
• The anticipated salary range is the expected hiring range for this role in California is $51,658.58 - $60,774.80. Final compensation will be based on an evaluation of each candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, demonstrated capabilities, and work location.

1161 N Fair Oaks Ave Sunnyvale, CA 94089

We take pride in our exceptional growth—because it means that we’ve built our company and solutions on a rock-solid foundation. Every day, every employee has the opportunity to play an impactful role in changing an industry, setting a new standard, and delivering solutions that our customers love. True to our values, we've done the right things from the beginning, setting the stage for an even brighter future. Join us as we charge ahead!