What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Sales Representative position at OJ Insulation?
The ideal candidate will have a strong sales background, technical knowledge of fireplace materials, and excellent communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Generate new business through prospecting, networking, jobsite visits, and relationship building with homeowners, builders, and contractors.
- Conduct in‑home assessments to evaluate insulation and gutter needs, explain product options, and provide accurate estimates.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with custom home builders, remodelers, and retrofit clients.
- Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to closing, including follow‑up and post‑installation customer satisfaction.
- Collaborate with installation teams to ensure accurate project details, timelines, and customer expectations.
- Track sales activity using CRM tools and maintain organized records of leads, proposals, and customer interactions.
- Stay informed on building codes, energy‑efficiency standards, and product innovations in insulation and gutter systems.
- Represent the company professionally at trade shows, home shows, and industry events.
Role Requirements:
- Experience in construction sales, home improvement sales, or related building‑materials industries preferred.
- Strong understanding of residential construction, especially insulation, gutters, or building envelope systems.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to read basic construction plans and understand jobsite terminology.
- Self‑motivated with a proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Comfortable working in homes, attics, crawlspaces, and jobsite environments when needed.
Salary Rate: $55,000 - $75,000 base salary, depending on experience, with commissions
Physical demands:
This role requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, and occasionally enter attics or crawlspaces during customer assessments. Light lifting up to 25–35 lbs may be needed. The position also involves driving between job sites, using standard office/field equipment, and working in varying environmental conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Supplemental Insurance (Short- and Long-Term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness, supplemental life insurance)
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- 401(K) (Pre-Tax and Post-Tax) Roth 401(k) with company matching
- Longevity Stock Program
- IBP Foundation
- Scholarship opportunities
- Employee Financial Assistance Program
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
OJ Insulation is proud to be a valued member of the Installed Building Products (IBP) family. We are committed to delivering exceptional customer service, a cornerstone of our success and the driving force behind our high customer satisfaction ratings. This achievement is a direct result of our unwavering dedication to quality, reliability, and performance.
Join us in shaping the future—explore your next career opportunity with OJ Insulation and become a valued member of our dynamic team!
EEO Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Salary : $55,000 - $75,000