Director of Sales & Operations

@ Goodwin Recruiting
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Director of Sales & Operations

Madison, WI
Posted 4 days ago

About the job

A rapidly expanding retail organization in NE Iowa seeks a Director of Sales & Operations to lead teams, improve sales processes, and support company growth while working directly with ownership.

Requirements

  • 3–5 years of leadership experience
  • Proven success in sales growth
  • Experience with operational management
  • Strong coaching and communication skills
  • Background in retail industries

Qualifications

  • Leadership in retail environments
  • Ability to build high-performing teams
  • Growth-focused entrepreneurial mindset
  • Experience with sales and operations
  • Fast-paced, results-driven mindset

Full job description

Build Something Bigger Than a Job!

We're looking for a hands-on sales leader in NE Iowa, who thrives on growing revenue, developing high-performing teams, and improving operations. This is a unique opportunity to work directly with ownership, make an immediate impact, and help build a rapidly expanding retail organization. If you're energized by accountability, growth, and performance-based rewards, we'd like to meet you.


Director of Sales & Operations – Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive base salary
  • Uncapped performance bonus and commission
  • Medical, dental, and paid time off
  • Employee merchandise discount
  • Direct access to ownership with significant decision-making influence
  • Clear path to senior leadership as the company expands

Director of Sales & Operations – Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing commissioned sales team
  • Drive revenue growth by improving sales processes and customer experience
  • Partner with ownership to build scalable systems for future expansion
  • Oversee key operational functions, including inventory, delivery, and customer service
  • Recruit, develop, and retain top-performing sales talent
  • Lead from the front by actively supporting the sales floor and closing customer opportunities

Director of Sales & Operations – Requirements

  • 3–5 years of leadership experience in a commission-driven retail environment
  • Proven success growing sales and leading high-performing teams
  • Experience balancing sales leadership with operational management
  • Strong coaching, communication, and accountability skills
  • Background in furniture, appliances, automotive, or similar retail industries preferred
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-focused business
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