Benefits:

Company car

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Commercial Sales Consultant - Commercial Painting

CertaPro Painters of Chapel Hill

The Commercial Sales Consultant is responsible for driving new commercial business through proactive outreach, relationship development, and professional estimating. This role focuses on identifying new opportunities, developing long-term customer relationships, and supporting the successful execution of commercial painting projects.

This position reports directly to the Owner and plays a key role in the growth of CertaPro Painters’ commercial business across the Triangle

Key Responsibilities

Business Development

Proactively identify and pursue new commercial opportunities through cold outreach, networking, and relationship building

Develop relationships with property managers, facility managers, business owners, and other commercial decision makers

Participate in industry events and trade shows

Attend networking events, association meetings, and occasional after-hours customer events

Sales and Relationship Management

Build trust-based relationships that lead to repeat business and referrals

Present CertaPro Painters professionally and differentiate us through clarity, reliability, and follow-through

Win work in a competitive market by being responsive, prepared, and credible

Estimating and Proposals

Conduct site visits to assess scope and gather project requirements

Prepare detailed, accurate written proposals that clearly define scope, expectations, and pricing

Learn and apply commercial paint systems and products through training and experience

Utilize Excel and internal CertaPro systems to support accurate estimating

Manage and approve change orders

Production Coordination

Communicate project scope and customer expectations to the Operations team

Stay engaged during active projects to drive customer satisfaction

Assist in resolving customer concerns promptly and professionally

Administrative

Maintain accurate job and proposal records in CertaOne

Prepare regular performance and activity updates for review with the Owner

What We’re Looking For

B2B sales experience strongly preferred

Relationship-driven mindset

Excited by prospecting and developing new relationships

Strong work ethic and willingness to hustle

Exposure to construction, painting, or trades is a plus

Experience with estimating or quoting is a plus

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

High attention to detail and comfort with estimating

Comfortable using Excel, technology, and business systems

Coachable, curious, and eager to learn the technical aspects of commercial painting

Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally

What We Offer

Salary plus commission compensation structure

Hands-on training and ongoing development, including in-person training at CertaPro corporate offices

Work directly with business owner

Opportunity to help build and scale the commercial side of our business

Long-term career growth for the right person

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to CertaPro Painters Corporate.