Outside Sales Representative and Business Development Home Improvement

The Brothers that just do Gutters; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Profit sharing

Training & development

Job summary

Brothers that Just Do Gutters is seeking a sales-focused professional for field work across DuPage County. You will meet homeowners, assess gutter needs, and provide consultative recommendations that lead to installations, repairs, and guards.

The role blends customer appointments with self-generated business development. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and outdoor work readiness are required for daily field activity.

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable with door-to-door prospecting and treat it as opportunity rather than rejection.
• Ability to build relationships with contractors, real estate pros, and property managers.
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle required.
• Comfortable working outdoors and climbing ladders to assess gutter systems.

Responsibilities

• Meet homeowners at properties to assess gutter needs and provide consultative recommendations.
• Close sales on gutter installations, repairs, guards, and cleaning.
• Convert leads from marketing campaigns and online ads.
• Develop self-generated opportunities through door-to-door canvassing and networking.
• Build referral partnerships with roofers, landscapers, and property managers.

Skills

Door-to-door prospecting

Relationship builder

Self-starter

Driver's license

Outdoors work

Job description

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Profit sharing
• Training & development

Brothers that Just Do Gutters - Downers Grove, IL

Position level: entry level to experienced

Compensation: Negotiable base + Commission ($50K-$80K+ realistic first-year earnings based on performance)

Location: Lombard, IL (DuPage County - Western Chicago Suburbs)

Job Type: Full-time

About Us

Brothers that Just Do Gutters is reinventing contractor services in the western Chicago suburbs. We're not your typical home improvement company—we've eliminated the pushy sales tactics and built our reputation on honest consultation and exceptional service. Our customers don't feel "sold to"—they feel guided to the right solution for their home.

We're growing fast and need a driven sales professional to help us expand our presence across DuPage County's 340,000+ households.

The Role

This isn't a desk job. You'll be out in the field building relationships, educating homeowners, and creating partnerships that drive sustainable growth.

Your weeks split between:

75% - Customer Appointments (Pre-scheduled leads)

• Meet homeowners at their properties to assess gutter needs
• Provide consultative recommendations (not pushy pitches)
• Close sales on gutter installations, repairs, guards, and cleaning
• Convert leads generated by corporate marketing, Google Ads, and Meta advertising

25% - Business Development (Self-generated opportunities)

• Door-to-door canvassing in target neighborhoods
• Build referral partnerships with roofers, landscapers, window companies, general contractors
• Network with insurance agents, adjusters, and restoration companies
• Develop relationships with property managers, HOA managers, and commercial facility operators
• Attend local business events and community gatherings

What Makes You Successful Here

Must-Haves:

• Comfortable with door-to-door prospecting—you see it as opportunity, not rejection
• Relationship builder who can turn a roofer, realtor, or property manager into a steady referral source
• Self-starter mentality—you don't need someone looking over your shoulder
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (you'll be driving throughout DuPage County daily)
• Comfortable working outdoors and climbing ladders to assess gutter systems

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with home improvement or B2C sales (roofing, windows, siding, restoration, HVAC, or similar industries strongly preferred)
• Proven track record of meeting/exceeding sales quotas
• Existing network in the home improvement or real estate industries
• Experience with CRM systems (we use ServiceBridge)
• Knowledge of gutter systems, roofing, or exterior home services

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: Negotiable

Commission Structure: 5-10% tiered monthly commission based on sales volume

Bonus Opportunities:

• Quarterly accelerators for exceeding targets
• Annual $10K "Million Dollar Club" bonus
• Self-generated lead bonuses
• After 3 months, eligible for Health Insurance, 2 weeks PTO

Realistic First-Year Earnings: $50K-$80K+ (top performers exceed $100K)

Other Benefits:

• Gas reimbursement/vehicle allowance
• Company-provided leads (50% of your pipeline)
• Professional development and training
• Opportunity to grow into leadership as we expand

This is a high-value territory: owner-occupied homes, well-maintained properties, and homeowners who invest in quality work.

Brothers that Just Do Gutters is an equal opportunity employer.

We value diversity and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

Keywords for search:

home improvement sales, exterior sales, door to door sales, B2C sales, gutter sales, roofing sales, contractor sales, field sales representative, outside sales, commission sales, DuPage County jobs, Naperville jobs, Downers Grove jobs

This franchise is independently owned and operated. The franchisee, not The Brothers that just do Gutters Corporate, is the sole employer for this position: your application goes directly to them, they alone make all hiring decisions, and any employment inquiries should be directed to the franchisee rather than to Corporate.