Director of Sales

The Director of Sales will lead the development, implementation, and oversight of comprehensive sales & marketing programs across the MEP Division (Mechanical Electrical Plumbing) and its locations. We are seeking an experienced and driven Sales Leader to oversee and grow our residential and commercial HVAC sales operations. This role is responsible for building and leading a high-performing sales team, developing sales strategies, driving revenue growth, improving customer experience, and ensuring achievement of company goals. The ideal candidate is a motivated leader with a proven track record in HVAC, home services, or related sales management.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Recruit, lead, coach, and develop HVAC sales representatives and comfort advisors
• Establish sales goals, KPIs, and performance expectations
• Monitor team performance and implement strategies to improve close rates and revenue
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and train new sales team members
• Develop and execute sales strategies to grow market share and profitability
• Work closely with operations, service, and installation teams to ensure a seamless customer experience
• Analyze sales reports, pipeline activity, and market trends to identify opportunities
• Conduct sales meetings and ongoing strategic planning sessions
• Ensure team compliance with company policies, pricing, and financing procedures
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships
• Design and support marketing initiatives and lead generation campaigns
• Maintain a culture focused on accountability, professionalism, and customer satisfaction

The incumbent must:

• Demonstrate a positive and collaborative team atmosphere, embodying corporate values.
• Exhibit strategic thinking and sound judgment under pressure.
• Operate with high integrity and discretion in handling customer-related matters.
• Effectively build trust and credibility with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to customer satisfaction and challenges.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Directly manages Sales Associates and Sales Reps (both inside and outside sales).

Required Education and Experience:

• 5+ years of sales leadership experience, preferably in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or home services
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals
• Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills
• Experience managing sales metrics, forecasting, and reporting
• Knowledge of HVAC systems, products, financing options, and customer sales processes
• Ability to motivate teams in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency with CRM and sales management software
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

• HVAC industry certifications or technical knowledge
• Experience with residential replacement sales or commercial HVAC projects
• Bilingual communication skills are a plus

Work Environment, Position Type and Expected Hours:

This job operates in a professional field environment with a mix of local travel and office time. In addition to occasionally traveling to field work sites, will also be exposed to varied indoor and outdoor environments. This role routinely involves standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. It is a full-time 40+ hour position. Days and hours of work may vary but are typically Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with periodic travel required throughout the Northeast US. This position will be based at our corporate office in Cranston, RI.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Commission/bonus structure
• Health care benefits through United HealthCare
• Delta Dental and Vision Service Plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employer-matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Employer-paid Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance; access to short and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

Who We Are

The RISE Group is an employee-owned, professional engineering firm that provides a complete range of consulting, design, and energy services to customers throughout the United States and internationally. Our multi-disciplined engineering and technical staff specialize in failure analysis, engineering design, process optimization, and condition assessment. Our work demonstrates how creative collaboration can produce outstanding results for our clients and our communities.

Our Culture

At RISE, our customers come from all walks of life -- and so do our employees! We hire amazing people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. We can confidently state that we are successful as a direct result of our diversity.

From day one and throughout your career with us, you'll find a workplace culture with expansive personal & professional development opportunities, cutting edge technology, a place where relationships are valued, and work/life balance is always a priority.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within our workplace and in our communities. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

RISE Group Inc. is an E-Verify participant and will conduct background investigations and pre- employment screening of candidates for employment Pre-employment activities will be conducted on qualified applicants after acceptance of a job offer.

RISE Group Inc. is an employee-owned company and an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.