Lead Generator / Appointment Setter – Painting Company

Lightmenpainting; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based earnings

Commission opportunities

Opportunity for growth

Job summary

A local painting company in Portland seeks a driven Lead Generator/Appointment Setter to book qualified estimates. This role requires effective communication skills and the ability to handle rejection. Responsibilities include replying to inquiries, conducting follow-ups, and reaching out to local partners. Strong candidates will have opportunities for performance-based earnings and chances for long-term growth within the company as they scale.

Qualifications

• Comfortable starting conversations with strangers.
• Can handle rejection and maintain motivation.
• Consistent follow-through on outreach efforts.
• Able to work independently and apply feedback.

Responsibilities

• Reply to inquiries from potential clients.
• Engage in follow-ups through direct messages.
• Reach out to local businesses and partners.
• Maintain daily outreach targets and track performance.

Skills

Communication skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Independence

Resilience

Job description

Lead Generator / Appointment Setter – Painting Company

Portland, OR, USA

Description

Lightmen Painting is hiring a driven, consistent lead generator to help book qualified painting estimates in the Portland area. Your job is simple: start conversations, follow up fast, and book qualified estimates. This is not a sit‑around‑and‑look‑busy role. We want someone who can communicate clearly, stay consistent without babysitting, handle rejection, and keep activity moving every day.

You will be helping generate real painting leads through a proven 4‑channel system that includes Facebook groups, direct messages, local partnership outreach, and classified platforms like Craigslist and Nextdoor.

This performance‑driven opportunity offers real upside for the right person. Strong performers can grow into a more stable long‑term role as the company grows.

Requirements

• Comfortable starting conversations with strangers
• Able to handle rejection without getting discouraged
• Consistent follow‑through and daily activity
• Able to work independently without constant supervision
• Quick learner who applies feedback
• Professional, clear, and human in written messages
• Basic comfort using Facebook, direct messages, Craigslist, and similar platforms
• Reliable phone and internet access
• Sales, outreach, customer service, canvassing, or appointment setting experience is a plus but not required
• Performance‑based earning opportunities with no cap during the initial trial phase
• Additional commission opportunities after the first 30 days
• Opportunity to earn extra income by helping promote digital products and training resources
• High upside for strong performers
• Opportunity to grow into a larger long‑term role as the company scales

Responsibilities

• Reply to people already looking for painters
• Follow up through direct messages
• Reach out to local partners such as realtors, property managers, contractors, flippers, and related professionals
• Refresh and respond through Craigslist, Nextdoor, and similar channelsMove conversations toward scheduled estimates
• Track outreach and daily results
• Report conversations started, estimates booked, leads that showed, what worked, and what did not
• Maintain daily activity targets and keep the pipeline moving
• Daily tasks include Facebook replies, DMs, partner outreach, classified refreshes, end‑of‑day reporting, and weekly estimate‑booking standards