Commercial Sales Representative

Smart Work Network

  • Chicago, Illinois
  • 30 days ago

    Highlights

    We’re looking for a driven B2B sales professional who thrives on opening doors, building relationships, and owning a territory from prospecting through project execution. Work closely with estimating and operations to ensure clean, accurate handoffs from sale to production.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, Illinois
    Websitehttp://www.smartworknetwork.com

    Description

    Commercial Sales Representative – Painting Contracting Services

    We’re looking for a driven B2B sales professional who thrives on opening doors, building relationships, and owning a territory from prospecting through project execution. This is a full-cycle, hunter role focused on growing business within the managed commercial property space.

    What You’ll Do

    Prospecting & Lead Generation

    • Proactively identify and develop new business within commercial and managed properties

    • Generate your own leads through cold calls, emails, networking events, and in-person drop-ins

    Relationship Building

    • Build long-term relationships with property managers, facility managers, and decision-makers

    • Position the company as a trusted partner for repaint and ongoing maintenance projects

    • Actively participate in industry associations and networking groups

    Market Development

    • Represent the company at trade shows, industry events, and association meetings

    • Strengthen brand awareness while building a consistent pipeline of qualified opportunities

    Opportunity Qualification

    • Evaluate project opportunities for scope, fit, and profitability before engaging estimating or operations teams

    Collaboration & Handoff

    • Work closely with estimating and operations to ensure clean, accurate handoffs from sale to production

    • Provide detailed project information to support smooth execution

    Site Visits

    • Conduct site walks for active and prospective projects to assess scope and customer needs

    CRM & Pipeline Management

    • Maintain accurate, real-time CRM records of all outreach, contacts, and opportunities

    • Support forecasting, reporting, and pipeline visibility

    Project Involvement

    • Periodically participate in painting projects to better understand the work, customer expectations, and crews
      Nobody is above the brush.

    What We’re Looking For

    Must Have

    • Proven B2B service sales experience

    • Experience running the full sales cycle from prospecting to close

    • Track record of self-generated leads

    • Strong CRM and sales technology experience

    • Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle

    Nice to Have

    • Experience in painting, coatings, or commercial trades (past hands-on experience counts)

    • Exposure to other commercial service trades

    • Experience selling to property managers or facility managers

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