In-Home Design Consultant

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Portland, OR, US

8 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $40,000.00 To $ Annually

Uncapped commission — our SDS earned a median of ~$100,000 last year, with our top earners above $175,000

Paid training for your first six weeks while you learn our systems — you don't sell a thing until we've made you good at this.

Terra Firma has been the Pacific Northwest's trusted name in foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete repair since 2005. We're locally owned and operated — the leaders making decisions here are the same people you'll see in the office. We don't just fix homes, we protect families, and our System Design Specialists are the trusted advisors who make that promise in the customer's living room.

Do you thrive where diagnosis meets persuasion? This is consultative, in-home sales with substance behind it: you'll assess real structural problems, design the fix, and present it to homeowners who already asked us to come.
Company-scheduled appointments — no door-knocking, no buying your own leads.

• Six weeks of paid training at $18.00 per hour while you learn our products, our process, and ride along with top performers
• Then uncapped commission on the solutions you design and sell — no cap, no territory games
• Real results from last year: median SDS earnings ~$100,000 with top earners above $175,000
• Every appointment is company-generated — homeowners who called us — so your earnings depend on your skill, not your lead budget

Commission-based earnings vary by individual performance. Figures above are actual prior-year results for this role at Terra Firma and are not a guarantee of individual earnings.

System Design Specialists build the most valuable skill set in our business: earning homeowner trust while designing real solutions. Top performers grow into senior sales, sales leadership, and cross-functional roles — and we promote from within first.

• Conduct thorough assessments of foundation, crawl space, and waterproofing conditions at customer homes
• Design and present customized solutions that address the homeowner's specific needs
• Close sales with integrity, professionalism, and a focus on the customer's long-term wellbeing
• Meet or exceed individual revenue targets and close-rate benchmarks

• Deliver a remarkable in-home experience from arrival to departure
• Explain findings, solution designs, and investment in plain, accessible language
• Follow up on unsold proposals within defined timelines
• Represent Terra Firma as a trustworthy expert and advocate for the homeowner

• Accurately document all appointments, proposals, and follow-up activity in i360
• Complete all pre- and post-appointment paperwork promptly

• Sales experience — in-home or consultative sales strongly preferred; we'll train the right person on our systems
• Strong communication, listening, and presentation skills
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and resilient under rejection
• Comfortable navigating crawl spaces, basements, and uneven terrain during assessments
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company vehicle insurance requirements
• Willingness to work evenings and Saturdays as needed — that's when homeowners are home

Commission-based: estimated annual earnings $100k – $200k+ uncapped. First six weeks paid training at $18.00/hr.

This range reflects our good-faith estimate per Oregon (ORS 652.220) and Washington (RCW 49.58.110) pay transparency laws. Actual compensation depends on individual performance, experience, and location.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Company-paid Life Insurance & AD&D;
  Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
• A family-oriented culture where you're treated like one of our own

We don't just talk about our values — we live them:

• Family — We treat our team like family and support each other on and off the job
• Integrity — We do the right…