Business Development Representative

Brightline Painting

$75K — $150K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years in outside sales, business development, or account management
  • Proven success in prospecting and closing new business
  • Strong verbal communication and presentation skills
  • Self-disciplined and organized in managing sales pipeline
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transport required
  • Comfortable in a commission-only sales model

Responsibilities

  • Proactively identify and pursue new residential and commercial painting projects
  • Conduct site assessments and consultations with potential clients
  • Present and negotiate proposals, including project scope and pricing
  • Revive dormant accounts from the existing client list
  • Develop referral sources among property managers and contractors
  • Serve as the main contact for clients during onboarding and project execution
  • Maintain CRM records with up-to-date activity and forecasts

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment due to outside sales nature
  • Opportunities for professional growth in sales and client management
  • Potential for high commission earnings based on performance
  • Engagement in community and networking events to build connections
  • Autonomy in managing a sales pipeline and client relationships
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Opportunity

Business Development
  • Proactively prospect for new residential and commercial painting opportunities within your market
  • Conduct site visits, needs assessments, and project consultations with prospective clients
  • Present proposals, negotiate project scope and pricing, and close contracts
  • Reactivate dormant accounts within the existing book of business
  • Build referral pipelines through property managers, real estate agents, HOAs, general contractors, and facility managers

Client Relationship Management
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for new clients through the sales and onboarding phase
  • Coordinate handoff to operations/production teams upon contract signing
  • Maintain client relationships post-project to drive repeat business and referrals
  • Consistently update CRM with pipeline activity, notes, and forecasts

Market Coverage
  • Drive consistent sales activity (calls, visits, proposals) sufficient to meet revenue objectives
  • Attend local networking events, trade association meetings, and community business groups as appropriate
  • Stay current on local constructi


Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Required
  • 2+ years of outside sales, business development, or account management experience
  • Proven ability to prospect, qualify, and close - not just manage existing accounts
  • Strong verbal communication and in-person presentation skills
  • Self-disciplined, organized, and capable of managing a full sales pipeline independently
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for in-market travel
  • Comfortable working in a commission-only environment with income tied to performance

Preferred
  • Prior experience selling home services, construction, or painting/coatings products
  • Existing relationships with property managers, HOAs, general contractors, or commercial facility decision-makers in one or more of the target markets
  • Familiarity with CRM tools (especially Monday.com) and basic proposal/estimating workflows
  • Experience working in a fractional or independent contractor sales capacity


Salary Description

$75,000-$150,00+ potential

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