Zero Emission Industries

Zero Emission Industries

General Sales Manager

New Haven, Connecticut, United States · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$65k-$80kDetected 28 days ago
SalesBudgetingPerformance ManagementLeadershipCommunicationMentoringMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • This is a hands-on leadership role - you will be present on the floor, coaching in real time, and setting the standard every day.
  • Analyse trends, identify growth opportunities, and set clear performance targets
  • Coach sales managers and team members with regular, structured feedback

Responsibilities

  • You will develop and execute sales strategies, lead a high-performing team, and ensure all targets are met.
  • Build and execute strategies to hit revenue and profitability goals
  • Manage staffing levels aligned to store traffic and turnover
  • Support performance management and development across the full team
  • Deliver against store-specific sales budgets
  • Maintain showroom standards - clean, organised, and guest-ready at all times

Requirements

  • Proven experience in retail leadership, sales management, or a comparable role
  • Strong track record driving performance through accountability, coaching, and team development
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Data-informed decision-maker with the ability to manage competing priorities
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
  • comfortable learning new systems
  • THE PROCESS - Exclusively Managed by zero
  • This search is being conducted exclusively by zero. Every candidate is guided through the process personally - you will have direct support at each stage. Our average time from application to offer is 10 days.
  • AI Telephone Interview
  • Your first step is a brief AI-powered telephone interview. This gives you the chance to share your background and experience on your own schedule, with no waiting around for diary coordination.
  • Client Introduction & Preparation
  • If we progress your application, we will introduce you to the opportunity in full: the client, the culture, the expectations, and what success looks like in this role. We will prepare you thoroughly before any client-facing step.
  • Face-to-Face Interview

Nice to have

  • Paid 13-week leadership training programme
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employee product discounts
  • Referral bonuses up to $1,000

Skills

  • Apply structured leadership frameworks and toolkits consistently across the team

Compensation

  • $65,000 - $80,000 depending on experience and store assignment
  • Annual bonus potential: up to $89,700 in additional earnings based on performance
  • Paid 13-week leadership training programme
  • Quarterly and annual performance awards
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off, holiday pay, and a paid birthday day off
  • Paid volunteer day annually with a recognised non-profit

Benefits

  • Paid time off, holiday pay, and a paid birthday day off
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage from $25/week
  • Confidential support for personal, family, and wellbeing challenges
  • Quarterly sessions focused on finances, health, and relationships
  • Free financial wellness platform - budgeting, saving, and debt reduction

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