Sales Inspector

Protect Environmental; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Holidays

Job summary

Protect Environmental is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to engage homeowners, assess insulation and energy efficiency needs, and propose customized home performance solutions. You will educate customers, present professional proposals, and manage the full sales cycle from discovery to close.

The role emphasizes consultative selling, relationship building, and achieving sales goals while traveling locally to customer appointments. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in sales, customer service, home improvement, construction, or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Proficiency in CRM software, Microsoft Office, and related tools.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally for appointments.

Responsibilities

• Visit homeowners to evaluate insulation needs and energy efficiency concerns.
• Educate customers on insulation products, weatherization solutions, and home performance improvements.
• Recommend customized solutions and present proposals and estimates.
• Build customer relationships and guide homeowners through the sales process.
• Close sales while maintaining profitability and customer satisfaction.
• Manage appointments, proposals, and sales opportunities using CRM.
• Collaborate with installation crews to plan and complete projects.
• Maintain documentation of project details, materials, labor, and expectations.

Skills

Sales

Customer Service

Communication

Problem Solving

Time Management

Travel Ability

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CRM Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you looking for a career where you can make a real impact?

We are looking for an Outside Sales Representative to join our team. This field-based role helps homeowners improve their home’s comfort and energy efficiency by identifying insulation needs, recommending weatherization solutions, and providing personalized home performance recommendations. Through consultative selling and strong customer relationships, you’ll drive sales growth while helping customers create more comfortable, energy-efficient homes.

What’s In It for You?

• Earning Potential: Compensation based on the company’s sales compensation plan, with opportunities for additional incentives and bonuses.
• Career Growth: Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Meaningful Work: Help homeowners improve comfort, energy efficiency, and overall home performance.
• Relationship Building: Build lasting customer relationships by providing trusted advice and customized solutions.

We Think You're A Great Fit If You:

• Are motivated by sales, building relationships, and achieving goals.
• Enjoy meeting new people and solving real-world problems.
• Can work independently while staying organized and managing multiple priorities.
• Have strong communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
• Are comfortable explaining technical information in a clear, customer-friendly way.
• Have strong attention to detail and understand the importance of profitability.
• Have a valid driver’s license and are comfortable traveling locally to customer appointments.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Visit homeowners to evaluate insulation needs, energy efficiency concerns, and home comfort issues.
• Educate customers on insulation products, weatherization solutions, and home performance improvements.
• Recommend customized solutions and present professional proposals and estimates.
• Build customer relationships, follow up with prospects, and guide homeowners through the sales process.
• Close sales while maintaining company profitability and customer satisfaction standards.
• Manage customer appointments, proposals, and sales opportunities using CRM software.
• Collaborate with installation crews and operations teams to ensure projects are properly planned and completed.
• Maintain accurate documentation of project details, materials, labor requirements, and customer expectations.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in sales, customer service, home improvement, construction, or a related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Proficiency in CRM software, Microsoft Office, and related technology tools.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally for customer appointments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience preparing estimates, proposals, or project scopes.
• Knowledge of insulation, weatherization, construction practices, or building science.

$30,000 - $30,000 a year

10% commission structure

Benefits and Perks

Protect Environmental provides comprehensive benefits to full time employees, including:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Holidays

Company Background

Protect Environmental is a national leader in the home services industry, focusing on insulation, radon, chemical vapor intrusion, and water quality management. With a proven track record spanning 39 years and more than 250,000 completed projects across all 50 U.S. states and two U.S. territories, the company delivers expert solutions that help property owners build and maintain healthy, safe, and sustainable indoor environments with confidence.

Visit About Team Green to learn more.

EEO Statement

Protect Environmental is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practices laws. Protect Environmental strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of age, ancestry, color, creed, physical or mental disability, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height or weight, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.