Sales Manager - OH
The Modern Milkman
Who we are
At Modern Milkman, we deliver high-quality, farm-fresh essentials straight to your door. Our mission is to help people make better choices by turning small, everyday steps into big impact. With convenience, community and care at the heart of everything we do, we’re changing how people shop, one delivery at a time. We are Brave, Curious, Together and Real.
Our Vision
Building the ecosystem that makes doing the right thing second nature, one small change at a time.
Our Mission
Providing communities with the platform to create lasting impact.
About the Role
We are seeking a driven, community-focused sales leader to grow and manage our Cleveland market.
This role blends community engagement, sales performance, and team leadership. You will represent our brand at parades, festivals, school fundraisers, and local events, while also recruiting, training, and managing a small team of event representatives.
This is a leadership opportunity with direct impact on revenue growth and community presence. You will be the key contact across Ohio and report into the Sales Director.
Core Responsibilities
Weekend Events - Perform & Lead
- Represent the brand at parades, festivals, fairs, markets, and community gatherings.
- Conduct product demos and confidently close sales.
- Earn $20 per verified personal sale (uncapped).
- Lead event team members on-site.
- Ensure professional setup, presentation, and engagement standards.
- Track team performance and results.
- An event pack and stand will be provided.
You are expected to lead from the front and strong personal performance sets the standard.
Weekday Outreach - Build Community Partnerships
- Conduct outreach to schools, booster clubs, sports teams, churches, and charities
- Develop and coordinate school and sports team fundraising partnerships
- Secure future weekend event placements
- Maintain relationships with community partners
- Organize and manage weekly outreach strategy
Team Recruitment & Management
- Recruit and help onboard local event representatives
- Train new team members on brand messaging and sales approach
- Schedule team members for events
- Provide coaching and ongoing performance feedback
- Build and maintain a reliable, motivated event team
Compensation Structure
- $35,500 base salary
- $20 per verified personal sale (uncapped)
- $5 override per verified team member sale (uncapped)
- Paid training
Example Earning Scenario
If during a weekend event:
- You close 12 personal sales = $240 bonus
- Your team generates 40 sales = $200 override bonus
- Combined with base pay, strong weekends can significantly increase effective hourly earnings
As the team grows, override income scales with it.
Qualifications
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Strong communication and sales confidence.
- Comfortable leading and coaching others.
- Weekend availability essential.
- Self-motivated and organized.
- Experience in sales, fundraising, events, or leadership preferred.
What Success Looks Like
- Strong presence at Cleveland-area events and parades.
- Active fundraising partnerships with local schools and sports teams.
- Consistent personal sales performance.
- A trained, accountable events team established in the region.
- Growth in community visibility and recurring event opportunities