Residential Sales Representative – Painting & Home Improvement

CertaPro Painters•Naperville, IL

1d•$60,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

If you’re a self-starter who loves closing deals, meeting new people, and seeing tangible results from your work, this is the opportunity for you. At CertaPro Painters of Naperville & Plainfield , we help homeowners protect and improve their homes through high-quality residential painting and related services. We’re looking for a Residential Sales Representative who thrives on competition, independence, and results. You’ll receive qualified leads, but the top performers actively create new opportunities and build their own pipeline within their assigned territory. Since 2002, CertaPro Painters of Naperville & Plainfield has built a reputation for reliability, craftsmanship, and exceptional service. We combine local ownership with the strength of a nationally recognized brand to deliver consistent, professional results on every project. If you’re motivated by growth, independence, and the satisfaction of closing meaningful work, apply today and start building your territory. CertaPro Painters of Naperville and Plainfield has been serving residential and commercial clients for over 20 years. We complete residential painting projects in Naperville, Plainfield, Downers Grove, Lisle, Woodridge, Darien, Bolingbrook, Romeoville, Bolingbrook, Lemont, Homer Glen, Joliet and more. We complete multi-family, commercial, and industrial painting projects throughout Illinois and beyond. We are always looking for like-minded people to join us in Management, Sales, Administrative, and Trades roles. Qualities like delivering what you promise, prioritizing relationships, and taking pride in what you do, while working as part of an award-winning team, are core to the CertaPro Painters® brand culture. This makes CertaPro Painters of Naperville and Plainfield a fulfilling place to work. It is important to not only deliver memorable experiences for customers, but for team members as well. Begin the process today by submitting your resume for one of the positions listed above. This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to CertaPro Painters Corporate.

Requirements

Proven experience in in-home or field sales (home improvement, remodeling, roofing, flooring, etc.).
Strong closing skills and a competitive drive to exceed goals.
Ability to work independently, manage follow-ups, and stay organized.
Comfortable using technology and mobile estimating tools.
Availability for weekday appointments, with occasional evenings or Saturdays during busy season.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

Conduct in-home consultations and prepare digital estimates using our iPad-based quoting system.
Build rapport, assess project needs, and present clear, detailed proposals.
Follow up on open estimates and move opportunities through the sales pipeline.
Actively market within your assigned territory — using neighborhood outreach, awareness campaigns, and referral-driven initiatives to build visibility and generate new leads.
Collaborate with our production and operations team to ensure a smooth handoff from sale to project completion.
Represent the CertaPro brand with professionalism, urgency, and accountability.