Sales Manager
$100,000 - $120,000/year
30 Oct 2025
Cincinnati, OH, USA
Verified by Turrior
Content + Source + Freshness • 11 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
88 / 100
Offer value
High value level ensured by competitive salary range, significant leadership autonomy, and the opportunity to work in a growing industry with high-profile clients.
- Salary range: $100,000 - $120,000/year
- Lead a dynamic sales team in a growing startup
- Engage with high-profile clients in the entertainment industry
Pros
- High compensation due to significant sales targets
- Opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing sales team
- Engagement with top brands in live events and productions
Cons
- Role may require long hours to meet sales targets
- Intense pressure to achieve ambitious goals
- Potential instability if sales targets are not met
Who it's for
Mid to Senior-level • Onsite
Good fit
- Experienced sales leaders with strong track records
- Professionals who enjoy working towards sales targets
- Candidates who thrive in competitive environments
Not recommended for
- Entry-level candidates lacking management experience
- Individuals uncomfortable with sales pressure
- Those preferring structured or corporate sales environments
Motivation fit
Desire to lead and mentor a sales teamInterest in working with dynamic and fast-growing companiesDrive to achieve sales excellence and recognition
Key skills
Sales management and team leadershipAdvanced negotiation and closing expertiseAbility to analyze sales metrics and improve performanceExperience in B2B sales
Score: 88/100 AI verified analysis
About the job
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.
- Department
- Sales
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- OTR-Cincinnati
- Workplace type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $100,000 - $120,000 / year
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
About Gearsupply
Gearsupply is the leading online marketplace for buying and selling AV equipment. Our mission is to provide buyers with the most comprehensive inventory of listings and to provide sellers with maximum exposure all across the internet. By focusing on customer service, a safe payment process, and reliable shipping partners, we strive to provide the best online marketplace all while keeping our fees significantly lower than alternatives.
Our Hiring Process
Stage 5:
On-Site Interview
Stage 6:
Practical Skills Evaluation
Stage 7:
Offer
Stage 8:
Hired
Stage 1:
Applied
Stage 2:
Introductory Call
Stage 3:
PI Assessment
Stage 4:
Virtual Interview
Stage 5:
On-Site Interview
Stage 6:
Practical Skills Evaluation
Stage 7:
Offer
Stage 8:
Hired
Stage 1:
Applied
Stage 2:
Introductory Call
Stage 3:
PI Assessment
Stage 4:
Virtual Interview
Stage 5:
On-Site Interview
Stage 6:
Practical Skills Evaluation
Stage 7:
Offer
Stage 8:
Hired
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