Outside Sales

Great Lakes Roofing Corp. (GLRC) has been completing commercial and industrial roofing projects across the Midwest for over 40 years. We’ve recently opened a branch in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to best serve our customers further across the region. GLRC seeks a face-of-the-company Outside Sales Pioneer to champion our brand around town. Don’t miss this opportunity to cultivate growth while caring for your neighbors by providing stellar roofing services. 

First and foremost, we’re looking for an honest relationship builder with top-notch communication skills. It’s our mission to be our client’s trusted partner and first choice for roofing solutions. We’ll stand by our customers for decades to come, providing roofing solutions and maintenance for the long haul. 

Responsibilities of an Outside Sales Pioneer:

• Cultivate a client network with diverse needs (large/small, immediate/long-term). You’ll generate leads through door-to-door canvassing, networking events, and referrals.
• Manage the Sales Pipeline from introduction through to customer satisfaction reviews; document your daily activities (calls, sales, lost business, etc) in the CRM.
• Conduct Roof Inspections - From up on the roof, identify damaged areas and recommend the best solutions to the building’s owner via in-person conversations. 
• Secure the sales agreement, which often includes negotiating contracts. 
• Build relationships with clients to establish brand trust and serve as their ongoing roofing consultant.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.

In exchange for being the local face of GLRC and servicing our customers with integrity, we fairly compensate with a base salary paid weekly, uncapped commissions and bonus plans, a company pick-up truck, and all the tools you’ll need to perform your duties (rooftop tools and techy ones). 

 Other Benefits for Outside Sales Pioneer include: 

Flexible work hours, Monday through Friday
401K with company match
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Freedom to grow your territory

Great Lakes Roofing Corp. has been family-owned and operated for over 40 years. We lead the commercial roofing industry with a stellar safety record and dedication to customer service. Our steady growth and consistent workload mean you can confidently support your family and all your favorite hobbies. Seize this opportunity to capitalize!

Physical Requirements to Perform as Outside Sales Pioneer:

• Overhead lifting of 50lbs several times per day
• Ability to lift, carry, set up, and use a 3-story ladder several times per day
• Climb ladder carrying 30-40lbs of gear 
• Able to work outside in all types of weather while on rooftops
• Take and record accurate measurements
• Correctly map out rooftop data for the estimating team

Requirements for Outside Sales Pioneer: 

• Experience: We’re looking for a proactive sales professional with proven track records in strategy, effort, and persistence. 
  • Time spent as an insurance adjustor or realtor can be a plus. Previous experience in roofing and/or construction, repair or estimation would help too.
  • Driver’s Licence that is clean and insurable
• Skills:
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills; 
  • Networking and lead generation through various methods; 
  • Technical proficiency such as CRM, Microsoft Office, iPhone and its apps;
  • Organizational and Time Management skills; 
  • Strong customer service orientation and the ability to build relationships; 
  • Independent work ethic of a self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision; 
  • Problem-solving to address customer concerns and resolve issues promptly;

Other Qualifications that are tough to quantify and this brief job description is in no way comprehensive or exhaustive of the role: professionalism, willingness to put in windshield time and face-to-face time, Proactive (constantly seeking new leads), persistent (driven by the thrill of the chase), resilient, competitive (life is a game and you thrive on winning), results-oriented (quick instinctive reflexes, solution selling).

Our Outside Sales Pioneer is a growth cultivator and a trailblazer - ready to lead themselves to success with enthusiasm. Too much? We sure hope this resonates with you!

We know looking for and applying to new positions can be time-consuming. Out of respect for your time and schedule constraints, we try to get to know you on the front end through brief questionnaires. We ask qualifying candidates for a phone interview and a thorough in-person interview. This role offers enough stability, flexible hours, and compensation to be your long-term solution. Your next career opportunity is waiting - Apply Now. 

As a condition of employment, any applicant offered a position is required to complete and pass a background check and drug test. Great Lakes Roofing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Outside Sales Pioneer:
Job Type: Full Time, flexible, Mon - Fri
Pay: Base salary starts at $60,000 annually (DOE) paid weekly; 
PLUS unlimited earning potential with commission/Bonuses - expected on-target earnings achieve $150,000 annually
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Salary : $60,000 - $150,000