Sales Manager & Estimator

iFOAM • Lowell, AR

21d • $36,000 - $135,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sales Manager & Estimator owns the top of the funnel: generating and closing leads, building relationships with home builders and general contractors, and producing accurate, profitable estimates from site visits and plans. This is a hybrid sales and technical role - equal parts relationship-building and hands-on measurement/scoping - and is critical to hitting revenue targets as the franchise scales. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who's comfortable both on a job site with a tape measure and in a builder’s, office closing a deal.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in sales, estimating, or business development, ideally in construction, insulation, or a related building trade
• Demonstrated ability to read blueprints/floor plans and translate them into accurate takeoffs
• Strong negotiation and closing skills with a track record of hitting sales targets
• Comfortable conducting site visits, including attics, crawl spaces, and active construction sites
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record
• Proficiency with CRM software and estimating tools/spreadsheets

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience selling or estimating spray foam insulation or other building envelope products
• Existing relationships with NWA home builders, GCs, or remodelers
• Familiarity with residential energy code requirements (IECC, R-value standards) by climate zone
• Experience with construction estimating software
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Responsibilities

• Own the full sales cycle from lead generation through close for residential and commercial insulation jobs
• Build and maintain relationships with local home builders, general contractors, remodelers, and architects to generate repeat/referral business
• Respond promptly to inbound leads (web, phone, referral) with professional, timely follow-up
• Develop and execute outreach strategies to win new builder accounts across the NWA territory
• Track pipeline, close rates, and revenue against monthly/quarterly targets
• Represent the company at builder association events, trade shows, and industry networking functions
• Conduct on-site assessments of residential and commercial projects (new construction, retrofit, and retro-fill)
• Take accurate field measurements and review blueprints/plans to determine square footage, foam type, and R-value requirements per code
• Build detailed, profitable estimates accounting for material costs, labor, equipment time, and job complexity
• Identify site-specific challenges (access issues, existing insulation, moisture concerns, ventilation requirements) that affect scope or pricing
• Recommend the appropriate foam system (open-cell, closed-cell, injection) based on application, climate zone, and customer goals/budget
• Prepare clear, professional written proposals and contracts for customers and builders
• Explain technical benefits of spray foam (energy efficiency, air sealing, moisture control) in terms customers understand
• Handle objections around pricing, timeline, and product comparisons (vs. fiberglass, cellulose, competitors)
• Negotiate and finalize contract terms within company pricing guidelines
• Coordinate handoff of signed jobs to the Project Manager for scheduling and execution
• Serve as the primary point of contact for builder/GC accounts throughout the project lifecycle
• Conduct periodic check-ins with key accounts to maintain relationships and identify new opportunities
• Gather and act on customer feedback to improve close rates and service quality
• Monitor competitor activity and pricing in the NWA market (e.g., other local insulation contractors) and adjust strategy accordingly
• Maintain accurate CRM records of leads, estimates, and closed jobs
• Provide regular sales forecasts and pipeline reports to ownership
• Track estimate-to-close ratios and identify areas to improve conversion
• Coordinate with the warehouse/operations team on material lead times that affect proposal timelines

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Signing bonus
• Training & development
• Base salary plus increasing commission structure tied to closed sales + annual incentive bonus
• Performance bonuses for exceeding revenue targets
• Work mileage reimbursement
• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Significant growth potential as the franchise rapidly expands into additional markets

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed