Benefits:
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Paid time off
Training & development
Location: Dallas–Fort Worth, TX
Type: Full-time
If you want to contribute to company growth and collaborate with the high-performing team this is the right place for You!
Role Overview
We are looking for a high-performing Business Development Manager with strong estimating capabilities to drive revenue growth in the commercial painting and coatings sector.
This is not a traditional sales role and not a pure estimator position.
This role owns the full cycle:
generating and developing relationships
qualifying opportunities
preparing estimates
closing deals
The ideal candidate operates with a strong sense of ownership and is capable of independently generating leads, developing relationships and converting opportunities into profitable projects.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Sales
Develop and maintain relationships with Facility Managers, Property Managers, and other target client profiles
Proactively generate new business opportunities (outbound and relationship-driven)
Manage and grow a pipeline of opportunities matching Company’s Ideal Customer Profile
Participate in the industry events, attend networking to generate new business
Lead client meetings, site visits, and scope discussions
Prepare and deliver proposals with a focus on Company’s Value Proposition
Follow up consistently and close deals
Estimating
Review project drawings, specifications, and bid documents
Prepare detailed scopes of work
Develop accurate estimates using Company’s process
Ensure estimates are aligned with company pricing strategy and margin targets
Pipeline Ownership
Take full ownership of assigned opportunities from first contact to contract execution
Maintain accurate tracking of leads, estimates, and conversions using Company CRM
Required Qualifications (Must-Have)
Demonstrated experience in client-facing roles (sales, business development, or account management)
2+ years of experience in commercial painting, residential painting, industrial or floor coatings, or a related construction trade is preferred
Proven record of ability to self-generate leads
Good mathematical skills and ability to problem solve
Existing network in the Dallas–Fort Worth market is strongly preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with Property Managers, Facility Managers, Maintenance Teams
Existing established relationships with Commercial Property Managers, Facility Managers, HOAs etc.
Experience in estimating commercial projects
Strong understanding of:
surface preparation requirements
coating systems
commercial project scopes
Core Competencies
Ownership mindset — takes responsibility for results, not just tasks
Commercial awareness — understands pricing, margins, and project viability
Speed & responsiveness — able to move quickly without sacrificing accuracy
Strong communication skills — clear, direct, and professional
Relationship-driven — builds trust and long-term partnerships
Problem-solving — able to handle ambiguity and incomplete information
What This Role Is Not
Not a back-office estimator role
Not a passive bid-coordination position
Not a project management role
This is a Revenue-Generating Position with direct impact on company growth.
Compensation Structure
Competitive base salary (based on experience)
Performance-based commission tied to closed revenue
High earning potential for top performers
Ideal Candidate Profile
A self-driven professional who combines technical estimating expertise with strong sales skillset, has an existing presence in the DFW market, and is motivated by performance-based earnings and ownership of results.