Small Projects Salesperson/Design
BOWA - Design Build Experts · McLean, VA · 3 mo ago
Business Development$250k/yrFull-time
Primary Responsibilities
- Sales & Business Development
- Generate, manage, and close residential remodeling projects within the Small Projects scope.
- Develop business through lead follow-up, referrals, repeat clients, and targeted outreach.
- Maintain and exceed individual sales and revenue goals.
- Serve as the first and primary point of contact for all assigned prospects.
- Qualify leads, define project scope, and guide clients through pricing, options, and timelines.
- Represent Small Projects professionally and consistently in all client interactions.
- Client Experience & Project Ownership
- Act as the single point of accountability for the client during sales and preconstruction.
- Lead all client meetings, site visits, presentations, and follow-ups.
- Maintain clear communication, responsiveness, and expectation-setting throughout the process.
- Deliver a smooth, efficient, and positive customer experience appropriate to small-project volume and speed.
- Transition projects cleanly to production with complete and accurate documentation.
- Design & Scope Development (Required Skillset)
- Develop basic layouts, space plans, and visual concepts directly with the client.
- Use design software to help clients visualize proposed solutions and make timely decisions.
- Absorb clients' preferences and provide practical, buildable, and aligned designs.
- Clearly define scope of work to support accurate pricing and smooth execution.
- Preconstruction & Coordination
- Prepare and manage all required preconstruction information, including:
- Defined scope of work
- Preliminary drawings or layouts
- Selections and allowances
- Pricing and estimates
- Carefully coordinate internally with production staff to ensure projects are ready for construction.
- Maintain working knowledge of basic permitting requirements applicable to small projects.
- Support production as needed to maintain continuity and client satisfaction.
- Proven success in residential remodeling sales, preferably in small or mid-sized projects.
- Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong client communication and relationship-building skills.
- Practical design sensibility with the ability to guide homeowners confidently.
- Highly organized, self-directed, and accountable.
- Detail-oriented with strong follow-through.
- Ability to work independently with minimal reliance on external consultants.
- Average of 3+ years of experience in residential remodeling sales, kitchen & bath, design-build, or related fields.
- Experience working directly with homeowners on scoped renovation projects strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in SketchUp, Chief Architect, and/or 20-20 Design.
- Ability to produce clear, client-facing visuals and layouts.
- Comfort using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Familiarity with estimating, scopes, and basic construction documentation.
- Experience with presentation tools is a plus.
- This position has no supervisory responsibilities.