Commercial Sales Representative - Painting Services

Company: Smart Work Network, LLC
Location: Naperville
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Commercial Sales Representative – Painting Services We’re looking for a driven B2B sales professional who thrives on opening doors, building relationships, and owning a territory from prospecting through project execution. This is a full-cycle, hunter role focused on growing business within the managed commercial property space. What You’ll Do Prospecting & Lead Generation Proactively identify and develop new business within commercial and managed properties Generate your own leads through cold calls, emails, networking events, and in-person drop-ins Relationship Building Build long-term relationships with property managers, facility managers, and decision-makers Position the company as a trusted partner for repaint and ongoing maintenance projects Actively participate in industry associations and networking groups Market Development Represent the company at trade shows, industry events, and association meetings Strengthen brand awareness while building a consistent pipeline of qualified opportunities Opportunity Qualification Evaluate project opportunities for scope, fit, and profitability before engaging estimating or operations teams Collaboration & Handoff Work closely with estimating and operations to ensure clean, accurate handoffs from sale to production Provide detailed project information to support smooth execution Site Visits Conduct site walks for active and prospective projects to assess scope and customer needs CRM & Pipeline Management Maintain accurate, real-time CRM records of all outreach, contacts, and opportunities Support forecasting, reporting, and pipeline visibility Project Involvement Periodically participate in painting projects to better understand the work, customer expectations, and crews Nobody is above the brush. What We’re Looking ForMust Have Proven B2B service sales experience Experience running the full sales cycle from prospecting to close Track record of self-generated leads Strong CRM and sales technology experience Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle Nice to Have Experience in painting, coatings, or commercial trades (past hands-on experience counts) Exposure to other commercial service trades Experience selling to property managers or facility managers

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