About the Company Cincinnati Pergola specializes in luxury, motorized pergola systems that transform outdoor spaces into elegant, year‑round living environments. As an authorized dealer of industry‑leading smart pergola technology, the company delivers highly customized, design‑forward solutions that give homeowners full control over light, airflow, shade, and weather protection. Serving an affluent, design‑conscious customer base across Greater Cincinnati, Cincinnati Pergola operates at the intersection of luxury, innovation, and outdoor construction, with a strong focus on premium customer experience and consultative selling. About the Role Cincinnati Pergola is hiring a Sales Director to build, develop, and scale a high‑performing in‑home sales organization for a luxury outdoor living product serving an affluent homeowner market. This role is designed for a proven sales leader who thrives on building teams from the ground up, enjoys coaching in the field, and is motivated by earning potential directly tied to team performance and growth. If you’re energized by ownership, accountability, and turning potential into predictable revenue, this is a rare opportunity to make a real impact. Responsibilities
Revenue Leadership
Full ownership of team sales performance and outcomes
Drive consistent improvement in close rates, pipeline health, and execution
Lead the organization through an aggressive growth phase
Partner closely with ownership on strategy, targets, and priorities
Team Development & Leadership
Lead, mentor, and coach a team of in‑home sales professionals
Recruit, onboard, and ramp new sales talent as the organization grows
Develop strong performers and coach underperformers with clarity and accountability
Build a culture centered on professionalism, development, and winning
Field Coaching & Sales Excellence
Coach through ride‑alongs, call reviews, and real‑world deal strategy
Elevate a consultative in‑home sales process suitable for luxury buyers
Reinforce disciplined follow‑up, multi‑touch sales cycles, and premium customer experience
Set and uphold high standards in presentation, communication, and execution
Metrics, Process & Discipline
Lead with data—sales metrics, pipeline discipline, and performance indicators
Use CRM tools to track execution and forecast accurately
Run structured weekly sales meetings focused on performance and skill development
Bring consistency, clarity, and structure to the sales operation
Qualifications
5+ years of proven sales leadership with revenue responsibility
Experience leading and developing sales teams (minimum 5 reps preferred)
Demonstrated success hitting and exceeding goals through a team
Background in B2C, in‑home, high‑ticket, or consultative sales environments
Experience in home services, construction, trades, or luxury consumer sales is a strong plus
Required Skills
Builder mindset—you enjoy creating teams and systems, not inheriting perfection
Strong coach who develops people, not just manages numbers
Metrics‑driven with a bias toward execution and accountability
Coachable, adaptable, and confident leading change
Entrepreneurial leader comfortable taking ownership and making decisions
Preferred Skills Exceptional candidates with shorter leadership tenure but clear, documented results will be considered. Pay Range & Compensation Package: Total compensation is expected to range from $175K–$250K+, including a competitive base salary between $90K–$130K, along with uncapped earning potential tied directly to team performance and growth. The stronger the team you build and lead, the greater the upside opportunity. Benefits: The company is actively building its benefits program and currently covers basic health, dental, and vision—offering you the chance to join early and help shape the future of the organization. Equal Opportunity Statement Cincinnati Pergola is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Additional Job Application Terms This job is part of LinkedIn’s Full-Service Hiring beta program. Eligibility is limited to candidates located in and performing services in the United States, excluding those based in Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, South Carolina, or West Virginia. We’re committed to making our hiring process as smooth and timely as possible, and we understand that waiting to hear back can add to the anticipation. If you’re a potential fit, our team will reach out within two weeks to progress you to the next stage. If you don’t hear from us in that time, we encourage you to explore other opportunities with our team in the future, and we wish you the very best in your job search.
Skills
Residential Building ConstructionSales and business development