What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Sales Associate position at CertaPro Painters of Danbury?
Residential Sales Associate
CertaPro Painters of Danbury
About Us
CertaPro Painters is the national leader in residential and commercial painting.
Our Danbury/Ridgefield location is owned by Larry Haslam, who took over the franchise in 2021 after a long corporate career and has steadily grown the business year over year.
Our team lives by these values:
- Deliver What You Promise
- Respect the Individual
- Have Pride in What You Do
- Practice Continuous Improvement
The Role
Join our growing team as a Residential Sales Associate.You’ll meet homeowners, provide in-home estimates, guide projects from the first visit to the final thank-you, and help us hit our 2025 growth goals.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct 12–15 in-home estimates/week (avg. 3 per day)
- Present proposals and pricing on the spot
- Make daily setup calls for new leads (within 4 hrs)
- Visit jobs in progress (3 check-ins/project)
- Follow up with prospects & close deals
- Attend weekly sales & production meetings
- Join a local BNI/networking group
Schedule
- Typical hours: Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm
- Evening estimates as needed
- Work some evenings (1-2 a week) and two ½-day Saturdays/month
- During training, you’ll report to the Danbury office; otherwise, start most estimates from home.
What We’re Looking For
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (company vehicle gas card provided after onboarding)
- Strong communication & relationship-building skills
- Organized, detail-oriented, comfortable with technology
- Competitive, goal-oriented, and coachable
- Experience in home improvement or service trades is a plus (painting knowledge helpful but not required)
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $45,000–$55,000
- Commission: 7% of gross profit (≈ $25K in Year 1)
- First-Year Earning Potential: $70K–$85K
- Sales Target: $650K in Year 1
- Company Vehicle Gas Card
- PTO: 1 week after 6 months; 2 weeks after 12 months
- Paid Major Holidays
- (No medical or retirement benefits currently)
Why Join Us
Be part of a growing, customer-focused team where your hard work is recognized and rewarded. You’ll get the tools, support, and opportunities to grow your career in a thriving local business.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $55,000