Commercial Sales Representative

The Urban Painter; Calgary; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary

Commission Structure

Bonus Opportunities

Flexible Work Schedule

Community Engagement

Job summary

An established industry player in Calgary is seeking a motivated Sales and Business Development professional to join their team. In this full-time role, you will leverage your sales expertise to foster relationships with commercial clients, including property managers and contractors. Your responsibilities will include conducting site visits, preparing proposals, and ensuring compliance with building codes. This company values safety, integrity, and customer commitment, offering a competitive salary and commission structure. If you're passionate about the painting industry and eager to contribute to a vibrant team, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 2+ years of B2B sales experience with a focus on commercial clients.
• Strong understanding of building codes and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with commercial clients and generate new business.
• Attend estimates, create proposals, and ensure project compliance.

Skills

Sales Success

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Lead Generation

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM Software

Estimating Software

Job description

Why should you join us? Are you passionate about the painting industry and eager to help businesses enhance their spaces? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working with commercial clients? In this role, you will help property managers, general contractors, and business owners invest in top-quality commercial painting services. Join a growing company that has been keeping Calgary colourful since 2008!

You will use your expertise to:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with commercial clients, including property managers, builders, and developers.
• Attend on-site estimates, review project blueprints, and create accurate proposals based on project specifications.
• Understand and comply with building codes, safety regulations, and industry standards related to commercial painting.
• Generate new business opportunities through networking, lead generation, cold calling and strategic outreach.
• Work closely with project managers and site supervisors to ensure seamless execution of projects.
• Conduct job site visits to oversee project progress, address client concerns, and ensure quality control.
• Assist with payment collection and contract negotiations.

Ensure client satisfaction by providing exceptional customer service throughout the sales and project execution process.

We’d like to review your application if you have… Must-haves (minimum requirements):

• 2 years of proven sales success, preferably in B2B or commercial sales.
• Knowledge of commercial processes, building codes, and job site safety protocols.
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills with the ability to close sales and maximize profitability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and CRM software.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Alignment with our values of safety, integrity, and customer commitment.

Valid Drivers license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field preferred.
• Painting or construction industry experience (will train the right candidate).
• Familiarity with estimating software and cost analysis for commercial projects.
• A self-motivated mindset with a drive for business development and lead generation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically.
• A continuous improvement mindset to enhance sales strategies and processes.

Where you’ll be working, your work schedule, and other meaningful information:

• You will work out of our office located in Calgary, AB, with regular site visits to commercial properties.
• Full-time position with a base salary, commission, and bonus structure.
• Occasional after-hours support may be required for client meetings or urgent business needs.

Why The Urban Painter? The Urban Painter is a Calgary-based, family-owned, and operated professional painting contractor. Our mission is to create colourful communities inside and out by delivering exceptional painting services, providing a great workplace, and giving back to the community.

We offer an attractive employee package, including:

• Competitive base salary and commission structure ($75,000–$120,000 per year, depending on experience).

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Construction