Sales Manager

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Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000 / year

Department: Sales

Location: OTR-Cincinnati

About Gearsupply

Gearsupply is building the “Amazon.com” of concert equipment. Join the fastest-growing start‑up in the live event industry, where we power major concerts and productions at venues like Dodgers Stadium, Fountain Square, and Hard Rock Casinos. Our GearGuru sales team works exclusively with top production companies, consistently delivering record‑breaking sales results. We are rapidly growing (see here) and we need additional support to maintain structure and organization for our team as we continue to scale at speed.

The Role

As Sales Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind our sales team’s growth and success. You’ll coach, motivate, and hold the team accountable to ambitious sales targets, while also setting the standard by demonstrating world‑class sales techniques yourself. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll balance strategy, team development, and execution to ensure we keep hitting and surpassing revenue goals.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of high‑performing sales reps.
• Set, track, and maintain KPIs around call volumes, deal closings, and revenue growth.
• Provide regular sales training, including closing techniques, value‑based selling, and negotiation skills.
• Manage sales pipelines, forecasts, and performance dashboards.
• Support team members in major deal negotiations, modeling best practices.
• Identify and recruit top sales talent to grow the team.
• Monitor and manage budgets, commissions, and team incentives.
• Foster a high‑energy, competitive, and supportive sales culture.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven success in sales management with a track record of leading teams to exceed ambitious revenue targets.
• Strong experience in B2B inside sales — preferably in fast‑paced, high‑volume environments.
• Exceptional coaching skills: you can train, motivate, and elevate both new and experienced salespeople.
• Advanced knowledge of sales processes, KPIs, and pipeline management tools.
• Strong negotiation and closing skills, with the ability to teach and demonstrate them.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a start‑up environment.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary + performance‑based bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance (available day one).
• Paid time off, including 15–20+ company‑recognized holidays.
• Exposure to high‑profile clients in the live events industry.
• Opportunity to work with a passionate and dynamic team at the forefront of the used professional A/V market.
• Career growth potential in a rapidly expanding company with a strong commitment to employee development.
• Vibrant workplace in the heart of Cincinnati’s Over‑the‑Rhine district, minutes from Findlay Market.
• Be part of an award‑winning culture recognized for its excellence & growth:
  • Purpose Job's “Companies with the Best Culture” 2023 & 2024
  • Cincinnati Business Courier's Fast 55 Finalist 2023 & 2024
  • Cincinnati Business Courier's Best Places to Work
  • Cincinnati Business Courier's Top 24 Start‑Ups to Watch

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

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