Full-Time

Sales Training Instructor

Posted on 9/24/2025

Lawn Starter

Lawn Starter

201-500 employees

Marketplace for insured lawn care pros

No salary listed

United States

Remote

Category
Training
Required Skills
Sales
Customer Service
Requirements
  • In-depth knowledge of sales best practices, principles, and techniques.
  • Strong instructional design and training development skills.
  • Excellent presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage and captivate an audience.
  • Experience in delivering both in-person and virtual training sessions.
  • Familiarity with adult learning principles and training methodologies.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with employees at all levels.
  • Ability to assess training needs and develop tailored training plans to address specific skill gaps.
  • Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and quality in training materials.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple training projects simultaneously.
  • Proficiency in using training tools and platforms (e.g., learning management systems, virtual training software).
  • Ability to provide constructive feedback and coaching to individuals or groups.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify training gaps and recommend appropriate solutions.
Responsibilities
  • Design and develop engaging and effective customer service/sales training programs, including content, materials, and assessments.
  • Conduct training sessions, workshops, and seminars to deliver high-quality instruction to customer service/sales teams.
  • Utilize a variety of training methodologies and techniques, such as presentations, interactive activities, role-plays, and simulations, to enhance learning and engagement.
  • Adapt training programs to accommodate different learning styles and skill levels within the customer service/sales teams.
  • Keep abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in customer service/sales and incorporate relevant updates into training programs.
  • Assess training needs and develop customized training plans to address skill gaps and improve overall customer service/sales performance.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders, subject matter experts, and managers to gather insights and incorporate real-life scenarios into training content.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through assessments, feedback, and metrics, and make continuous improvements based on the results.
  • Provide individual coaching and feedback to customer service/sales representatives to enhance their performance and customer interactions.
  • Maintain training records, documentation, and training materials in an organized manner.
  • Stay updated on company policies, procedures, and product knowledge to ensure accurate and up-to-date training content.
  • Collaborate with other trainers or departments to share best practices, resources, and insights.
  • Stay informed about changes in customer expectations and industry standards to ensure training programs remain relevant and effective.
  • Maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment that fosters employee engagement, motivation, and growth.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of customer service performance metrics and evaluation methods is a plus.
  • Professional certification in training or customer service (e.g., CPLP, CCSP) is a plus.

LawnStarter operates as an online marketplace that connects homeowners and property managers with local, insured lawn care professionals who provide services such as mowing, aeration, landscaping, pest control, irrigation, and tree care. Customers book services online, track orders, and leave feedback, while LawnStarter verifies providers and ensures they are insured. The company earns revenue by taking a commission from each transaction and by offering a subscription for regular lawn maintenance. It differentiates itself through a vetted network of insured providers, a streamlined online experience, and community initiatives like the Lawntrepreneur Scholarship. The goal is to make lawn care easy and reliable at scale by delivering high-quality service through a transparent, tech-enabled marketplace and to support the next generation of lawn care entrepreneurs.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Early VC

Total Funding

$17.7M

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2013

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Achieved first annual profit in 2023 with 37% revenue growth.
  • Surpassed $100 million bookings and second profitable year by 2025.
  • Launched proprietary AI in 2025 to expand into indoor services.

What critics are saying

  • Lawn Love erodes market share in overlapping cities within 6-12 months.
  • Inconsistent revenue reports from $5.4M to $61.5M deter investors now.
  • Thumbtack's superior AI causes 20-30% provider churn in 12-24 months.

What makes Lawn Starter unique

  • Algorithms optimize geolocation for pro route density and profitability.
  • Instant satellite-based quotes enable seamless online booking.
  • Vets insured professionals across 30+ outdoor services like aeration and pest control.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Remote Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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