Marketing Assistant and Canvasser

Marketing Assistant - Field Marketing & Lead Generation Saint Paul, MN | Full-Time Durahome Painting Plus is seeking an energetic, outgoing Marketing Assistant to drive our ground-level marketing efforts and generate qualified leads through direct community engagement. This hands‑on role combines traditional marketing activities with customer interaction, requiring someone who enjoys being out in the field, connecting with homeowners, and building our brand presence throughout the Twin Cities area.

This position offers excellent opportunity for advancement into sales roles for the right candidate.

• Execute door-to-door canvassing campaigns in targeted neighborhoods to generate painting project leads
• Distribute marketing materials including flyers, brochures, and promotional items in strategic locations
• Install and maintain yard signs, banners, and other promotional signage at active job sites and high‑traffic areas
• Represent Durahome Painting Plus at community events, home shows, and local marketing opportunities
• Build relationships with homeowners, gathering project information and scheduling follow‑up appointments

• Conduct cold calling campaigns to generate new business opportunities and schedule estimates
• Schedule painting estimates and coordinate timing with homeowners and estimation team
• Follow up on marketing inquiries and convert initial interest into scheduled appointments
• Maintain accurate records of all lead generation activities and customer interactions in CRM system
• Qualify prospects and gather essential project information to optimize estimation efficiency

• Execute marketing campaigns and promotional activities as directed by operations team
• Monitor and report on effectiveness of various marketing channels and activities
• Assist with social media content creation by capturing photos and videos of completed projects
• Support marketing vendors and coordinate promotional material distribution
• Maintain brand consistency across all customer touchpoints and marketing materials

• Provide exceptional first‑impression customer service during initial homeowner contact
• Answer basic questions about services, scheduling, and company capabilities
• Handle initial customer concerns and appropriately escalate complex issues
• Build rapport with potential customers to enhance conversion rates and brand perception
• Follow up with prospects to maintain engagement and move them through sales funnel

• Maintain detailed records of daily activities, leads generated, and appointments scheduled
• Prepare weekly reports on marketing activities, lead generation metrics, and conversion rates
• Update CRM system with accurate customer information and interaction history
• Coordinate with office team to ensure seamless handoff of scheduled estimates
• Track marketing material inventory and coordinate reordering as needed

• Personality:
  Outgoing, confident, and comfortable approaching strangers in various settings
• Communication:
  Excellent verbal communication skills with ability to build quick rapport with homeowners
• Energy:
  High energy level with enthusiasm for outdoor work and physical activity (walking neighborhoods, carrying materials)
• Reliability:
  Dependable with strong work ethic and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Goal‑Oriented:
  Motivated by targets and metrics with desire to exceed performance expectations
• Local Knowledge:
  Familiarity with Twin Cities area neighborhoods and communities preferred
• Sales Interest:
  Genuine interest in learning sales skills with potential career advancement into estimation or sales roles

• Previous experience in door-to-door sales, canvassing, or customer-facing roles preferred but not required
• Background in construction, home improvement, or service industries a plus
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn CRM systems
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation
• Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends as needed
• Physical ability to walk…