Job Summary
The Commercial Sales Representative is responsible for expanding our presence in the property management space across the Chicagoland area. In this role, you’ll identify and develop new opportunities through outbound prospecting, networking, and relationship building with property managers. You’ll act as the face of our company—creating connections, opening doors, and driving revenue growth by introducing clients to a commercial painting experience built on quality, communication, and reliability.
Responsibilities
- Prospecting & Lead Generation – Identify and develop new business opportunities within the managed commercial property space through outbound prospecting (cold calls, emails, networking activities, and drop ins)
- Relationship Management – Build and maintain strong relationships with customers to position the company as the trusted partner for repaint and maintenance projects through networking events, trade associations, etc.
- Market Development – Actively represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and association meetings to strengthen brand awareness and build a reliable pipeline of qualified opportunities.
- Opportunity Qualification – Assess potential projects to ensure alignment with company capabilities, profitability goals, and operational capacity before involving estimating or production teams.
- Collaboration & Handoff – Coordinate with estimating and operations teams to provide detailed project information and ensure a smooth transition from initial contact to proposal and production.
- Site Visits – Perform site visits to active & potential projects to assess/define scope of work
- CRM Management – Maintain live-time, 100% accurate and timely records of all outreach, contacts, and opportunities in the CRM to support forecasting, reporting, and pipeline visibility.
- Project Involvement – Participate in painting projects periodically to gain insights into customer needs, projects, and build relationships with crews – Nobody is above the brush
Qualifications
- 2+ years of B2B service sales or business development experience, preferably in the property management space.
- A self-starter mindset — you take initiative, build relationships fast, and follow through with persistence.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; confident in connecting with decision-makers and developing trust.
- Tech-savvy, organized, and adaptable with CRM and mobile tools.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for local travel.
Pay: From $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Naperville, IL 60564
