Business Development & Sales Representative - Commercial Painting

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities in the Southeastern Wisconsin commercial painting market
• Prospect and build relationships with general contractors, property managers, facility managers, owners, and other key decision-makers
• Identify, pursue, and help secure commercial painting opportunities
• Create and maintain a strong pipeline of new commercial painting opportunities
• Conduct site visits and walk commercial properties and job sites as needed to understand project scope
• Work with internal estimating and operations support to help develop proposals and pricing
• Present proposals, explain value clearly, and support negotiations to win work
• Stay visible and active in the market through networking, relationship-building, and consistent follow-up
• Maintain organized records of leads, opportunities, and client communication using company systems and software
• Collaborate closely with Blair Commercial Painting team members to support a smooth handoff once projects are sold

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience is required
• New business development experience is strongly preferred
• Experience selling in construction, commercial services, building trades, or a related industry is preferred but not essential
• Strong ability to build relationships, earn trust, and generate opportunities with new customers
• Confident communicator who is comfortable in face-to-face meetings, follow-up conversations, and proposal discussions
• Self-starter who can manage their own time, stay organized, and work independently
• Comfortable walking commercial and industrial properties and discussing project needs with decision-makers
• Tech-comfortable and able to use CRM/database systems, Google Workspace, CompanyCam, and related tools
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly throughout the Southeastern Wisconsin market

Pay & Benefits

• Full-time, W-2 position
• Base salary of $60,000
• Realistic earning potentials of $100,000 to $150,000 per year
• Room to grow as the Southeastern Wisconsin market grows
• Bonus opportunities tied to performance and market growth
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance for local travel
• Company phone and computer
• PTO and paid holidays
• Health insurance support
• 401(k) with company match

Why Join Blair Commercial Painting?

• Help grow a key market for an established commercial painting company
• Build relationships with contractors, property managers, facility managers, and business owners
• Work directly with an owner who values honest, hardworking people who follow through
• Join a team that takes pride in quality work, strong communication, and doing what we say we will do