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ARS

Residential HVAC, plumbing repair and installation

Assistant Sales Manager

Full-TimeDeadline 9/2/27
$100k/yr
Mid
Fredericksburg, VA, USA
In Person

Travel between assigned retail and field locations is required.

About the job

Requirements
  • Sales, retail, customer service, lead-generation, or in-home sales experience is required.
  • The ability to confidently lead established teams when their primary managers are unavailable is required.
  • Strong coaching, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills are required.
  • The ability to reinforce established processes while responding effectively to immediate business needs is required.
  • The ability to work evenings and weekends as business needs require is required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic reporting tools is required.
  • A valid driver's license and the ability to travel between assigned retail and field locations are required.
Responsibilities
  • Support the Branch Sales Manager with the daily leadership, coaching, and development of the In-Home Sales Consultant team.
  • Support the Retail Program Manager with the daily operation and performance of the Retail Alliance Lead Generation Program.
  • Provide leadership coverage for both programs during managers' scheduled days off, vacations, and other absences.
  • Maintain continuity by reinforcing established expectations, priorities, processes, and performance standards.
  • Lead team meetings, coaching sessions, field observations, ride-alongs, and performance discussions as assigned.
  • Help recruit, onboard, train, schedule, and develop Retail Sales Associates and In-Home Sales Consultants.
  • Monitor lead generation, appointment conversion, close rates, revenue, staffing, and other key performance indicators.
  • Identify performance gaps and partner with the appropriate manager to implement coaching and improvement plans.
  • Support Retail Sales Associates in the field and build productive relationships with retail store leadership.
  • Assist the sales team with customer concerns, sales opportunities, scheduling needs, and day-to-day operational challenges.
  • Promote effective communication and lead handoff between the retail and in-home sales teams.
  • Coordinate promotional events and activities designed to increase customer engagement and lead generation.
  • Provide branch leadership with timely updates regarding staffing, performance, customer concerns, and operational needs.
  • Help ensure effective leadership coverage, sales support, and customer service seven days per week.
  • Promote a positive, accountable, and results-driven culture across both programs.
Desired Qualifications
  • At least one year of leadership, coaching, or supervisory experience is preferred.
  • Experience supporting or leading multiple teams or business functions is strongly preferred.
  • Related experience, advanced training, or equivalent education may be considered.

About the company

ARS Rescue Rooter provides heating, cooling, and plumbing repair, maintenance, and installation services for homeowners. It operates seven days a week and emphasizes quick, reliable service for residential HVAC and plumbing needs. The service model centers on sending technicians to perform repairs or installations, backed by maintenance plans. A key differentiator is the Exceptional Service Guarantee, which promises to meet customer expectations or offer a full refund within one year of the service. Revenue comes from service fees, maintenance plans, and equipment sales. The company also engages in community initiatives and sponsorships to support the neighborhoods it serves. Overall, the goal is to keep homes comfortable and customers satisfied by delivering dependable, professional home-services support.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Memphis, Tennessee

Founded

1975

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • ARS bought Tipping Hat on May 19, 2026, adding Denver HVAC and plumbing density.
  • Netic partnership in 2026 expands customer-service capacity during ARS's nationwide growth.
  • Bluon integration in 2025 improves technician productivity through equipment data and AI diagnostics.

What critics are saying

  • GI Partners launched a $3.5 billion sale process in March 2026, delaying management focus.
  • ARS's 2012 Arizona fraud settlement still shapes brand trust and regulatory scrutiny.
  • AI rollups and larger home-service platforms compress pricing; failed sale could trap ARS in stasis.

What makes ARS unique

  • ARS operates 70+ service centers across about 28 states, nationwide scale.
  • ARS integrates Bluon and Netic AI into proprietary field-service and customer systems.
  • ARS pairs HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services with acquisition-driven local brand expansion.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Company paid life insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Pet Insurance

Legal Services

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

2%
PR Newswire
Aug 10th, 2026
Netic partners with American Residential Services to deploy AI agents for customer service scaling

Netic, a San Francisco-based AI platform for essential services, has partnered with American Residential Services (ARS), one of America's largest home services providers. The partnership will see ARS deploy Netic's AI platform to help customer service specialists handle increased demand as the company expands nationwide. Netic's AI agents will manage routine interactions and provide surge capacity whilst integrating with ARS's proprietary Connect platform. This allows human agents to focus on conversations requiring expertise. ARS selected Netic following an extensive evaluation of AI platforms, citing consistent performance and technical depth. "ARS represents exactly the type of enterprise we built Netic for," said Melisa Tokmak, founder and CEO of Netic. The partnership aims to scale customer engagement whilst maintaining service quality for homeowners. Netic is backed by Founders Fund, Greylock, and Hanabi Capital.

PR Newswire
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REF Industry
Mar 30th, 2025
ARS Partners with Bluon to Integrate AI and Equipment Data in HVAC Services

ARS partners with Bluon to integrate AI and equipment data in HVAC services.

PR Newswire
Mar 28th, 2025
American Residential Services (Ars) And Bluon Announce Strategic Partnership To Transform Hvac Service Through Ai And Equipment Data

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