Sales & Growth Manager

Lawn Doctor of Northeast Illinois and Southeast Wisconsin; Lake Villa (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) matching

Opportunity for advancement

Bonus based on performance

Job summary

Lawn Doctor of Northeast Illinois and Southeast Wisconsin is seeking a Sales Manager to lead their sales team in Lake Villa, Illinois. The role involves ensuring an outstanding customer experience and driving sales growth through effective coaching and performance monitoring.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5+ years of experience in sales management, with a strong focus on customer retention and satisfaction. This opportunity offers competitive base salary, commission, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of sales management or sales leadership experience.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Sales Team.
• Drive sales growth while improving customer retention.
• Recruit, interview, and develop new sales team members.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Customer service skills

Goal-oriented

Problem-solving

Job description

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 are looking for a Sales Manager who shares our passion for leadership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

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

• 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!

• All Lawn Doctor locations are independently owned and operated. All positions identified here are positions offered by individual Lawn Doctor franchisees.