Sales Representative

Paint Applicators is looking for a personable, motivated sales representative with construction industry experience and a willingness to learn. If you enjoy meeting people, understanding how projects come together, and turning conversations into lasting customer relationships, we’d like to meet you.

In this role, you’ll develop new business, estimate commercial painting projects, and guide customers from the first conversation through project completion. You’ll spend time in the field meeting customers and evaluating projects, while working closely with our operations team to deliver the work you sell.

We’ll provide training in our estimating processes, software, and commercial painting services to help you build your knowledge and grow in the role.

• Build customer relationships. Develop and maintain connections with customers, subcontractors, and suppliers while identifying new project opportunities.
• Grow sales. Pursue leads, follow up on proposals, and work toward quarterly and annual sales goals.
• Evaluate projects. Meet with customers, attend site visits, and review plans and project requirements to develop a clear scope of work.
• Prepare estimates and proposals. Use company software to estimate labor, materials, and equipment costs and present clear, accurate proposals.
• Guide customers through the process. Explain scope and pricing, answer questions, and keep customers informed as their projects move forward.
• Coordinate with the team. Work with operations, project managers, and foremen on scheduling, staffing, materials, and equipment needs.
• Support project completion. Monitor progress, help address customer concerns, and assist with cost reviews, change orders, invoicing, and payment follow-up.
• Keep CRM current. Maintain accurate contacts, opportunities, activity notes, and follow-up tasks in our CRM.
• Represent Paint Applicators. Attend trade shows, conferences, and industry events to make connections and develop new business.
• Track results. Meet regularly with leadership to review your sales pipeline, progress, and opportunities.

• Construction industry experience and a practical understanding of jobsite conditions, materials, and project workflows.
• The ability to learn quickly and put new knowledge into practice.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with confidence discussing projects and pricing.
• Organization, attention to detail, and consistent follow-through.
• Initiative and the ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.
• Comfort using technology and learning new software.
• Willingness to travel as needed for projects, client meetings, and company or industry events.

• Retirement Plan
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• PTO and Paid Holidays