Canvasser / Appointment Setter

Lightmenpainting; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based earning opportunities

Growth path into sales roles

Opportunity to build communication skills

Job summary

A local painting company is seeking a canvasser / appointment setter in Portland, Oregon. This position involves engaging homeowners, starting conversations about painting needs, and setting appointments for estimates. Ideal candidates are active, communicate well, and maintain a positive attitude. No specific experience required, but sales or customer service background is preferred. This role offers performance-based earning potential and opportunities for growth in lead generation and sales.

Qualifications

• Enjoys speaking with homeowners and starting conversations.
• Able to maintain momentum despite rejection.
• Reliable and has a professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Canvass targeted neighborhoods and engage homeowners.
• Identify qualified opportunities for estimates.
• Set appointments for painting estimates with interested homeowners.

Skills

Comfortable speaking with homeowners

Able to handle rejection

Good attitude

Dependable follow-through

Ability to follow routes and scripts

Communication skills

Sales experience

Customer service experience

Job description

Lightmen Painting is hiring a canvasser / appointment setter to help generate local painting leads and book qualified estimates.

This role is for someone who is comfortable talking to people, staying active, handling rejection, and keeping energy up without needing to be pushed every five minutes. Your job is to start conversations, create opportunities, and help get estimate appointments booked.

This is a field and outreach-based role. You may be working neighborhoods, following targeted routes, speaking with homeowners, and helping identify people who need interior, exterior, or cabinet painting services. We want someone who can stay sharp, stay moving, and represent the company professionally.

If you can communicate well, keep a solid attitude, and stay consistent, this role can produce real income and real opportunity.

Requirements

• Comfortable speaking with homeowners and starting conversations
• Able to handle rejection without losing momentum
• Good attitude and dependable follow-through
• Willing to work outdoors and stay active
• Able to follow routes, scripts, and daily activity expectations
• Reliable transportation is preferred
• Valid driver’s license is a plus
• Canvassing, sales, customer service, or appointment setting experience is a plus but not required
• Professional appearance and respectful communication required
• Performance-based earning opportunities
• Opportunity to grow into lead generation or sales roles
• Flexible earning potential tied to results
• Opportunity to build real communication and sales skills
• Additional upside for strong and consistent performers
• Clear daily expectations
• Opportunity to build real sales and lead generation skills
• Growth path into larger outreach or sales roles
• Work with an organized company focused on local market growth

Responsibilities

• Canvass targeted neighborhoods and speak with homeowners
• Start conversations about painting needs and project timing
• Help identify qualified opportunities
• Set estimate appointments when homeowners show interest
• Track conversations, leads, and results daily
• Follow provided scripts, routes, and expectations
• Represent the company professionally in the field
• Stay active, consistent, and productive throughout the day
• Report outcomes and daily activity clearly