Sales Manager

Sales Manager – Connecticut Territory

Crown Linen Service, Inc.

Compensation : Base $85,000 + commissions (OTE $115,000–$125,000)

Industry : Commercial Linen & Uniform Rental

Location : Connecticut (field-based)

About the Role

Crown Linen Service, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Sales Manager to lead growth in our Connecticut territory. You will manage a team of Sales Representatives and Business Developers selling linen and uniform rental programs to healthcare, hospitality, food service, and industrial customers.

This is not just an office role – you'll spend significant time in the field, both developing your own key accounts and riding along with reps to coach, support, and close business.

What You'll Do

Lead, coach, and develop a team of Sales Representatives and Business Developers

Recruit, onboard, and train new team members on Crown's products and rental programs

Work in the field : joint sales calls, prospect visits, presentations, and plant / route tours

Own and help close strategic / new business opportunities in the territory

Set and manage sales targets; review pipelines, activity, and results regularly

Monitor competitors, pricing, and market trends in the linen / uniform rental space

Partner with operations to ensure smooth onboarding and service for new accounts

Use CRM and reporting tools to forecast and track performance

What We're Looking For

B2B outside sales experience required; experience in commercial linen / uniform rental, industrial laundry, or route-based services strongly preferred

Prior sales leadership or team lead experience (coaching reps, managing quotas)

Proven record of meeting or exceeding new business targets

Comfortable spending a large portion of time in the field with reps and customers

Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills

Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout Connecticut

If you're a field-focused sales leader who understands service-based B2B selling and enjoys developing people while growing a territory, we'd love to talk.