Residential Construction Sales Manager

Residential Construction Sales Manager (Commission Only)

Design-Build | Renovations | Custom Homes | Coach Homes

Location:
Ottawa, ON (Hybrid)

Compensation:
High Commission Only | No Cap

Earning Potential:
$75,000 – $250,000+ annually
(performance-based)

Openings:
Limited (Maximum 3 hires)

About ARTA

ARTA is a
licensed design-build contractor operating since 2016
, delivering residential construction projects across the Ottawa market. We work with
end-user homeowners, investors, and developers
on renovations, additions, and new-build projects, including
custom homes, coach homes, and secondary dwelling units (SDUs)
.

ARTA operates with:

• City of Ottawa permit experience
• Architect and engineer partners
• In-house design coordination
• Fully managed construction delivery

Typical annual volume:

• ~20 renovation projects
• 3–4 new custom homes
• 5–10 coach homes / SDUs

What You Will Sell
Renovations

• Kitchens
• Bathrooms
• Basements
• Full-home renovations

New / Structural / Design-Build

• Custom homes
• Coach homes
• Second dwelling / rental units
• Home extensions & additions
• Full design-build projects

Typical Contract Values

• Small renovation:
  $5,000 – $8,000
• Typical renovation:
  $25,000 – $50,000
• Large renovation:
  $180,000+
• Coach home / SDU:
  $70,000 – $150,000
• Custom homes:
  $1,000,000 – $3,000,000

Your Role (Sales + Client Ownership)

This role combines
high-value residential sales
with
client ownership through delivery
.

You will:

• Lead client meetings
• Understand client needs, scope, and budget
• Answer technical and construction-related questions
• Coordinate with architects, designers, and project managers
• Close contracts
  independently or with management support when required
• Maintain the client relationship throughout construction
• Support collection of client payments based on contract milestones

Role boundaries (clear and defined)

• Design finalization:
  Architect and company
• Pricing & estimates:
  Shared (sales + company)
• Contract signing:
  Management

Leads are
partially provided
, with a
dedicated lead-generation department under development
.

Commission & Earnings (Very Clear)
Commission structure

• 5%–7% of total contract value
  (when labor, materials, and costs are included),
  OR
• 20% of construction management fee
  (when the contract is management-fee-only)

Typical commissions per deal

• Renovations:
  $500 – $10,000
• Coach homes / SDUs:
  $3,500 – $10,000
• Custom homes:
  $15,000 – $40,000 or more

Payment model

• Paid
  monthly
  , based on
  client payments collected to date
• No commission cap
• Repeat clients remain assigned
  to the same salesperson

Why This Role Is Very Attractive

• High-ticket residential construction projects with real budgets
• Clear earning potential of
  $75K–$250K+
• Commission tied directly to contract value, not hours worked
• Hybrid role with autonomy and ownership
• Company-managed design and final contracts (you focus on clients)
• Long sales cycles = fewer deals, higher commissions
• Exposure to custom homes, coach homes, and design-build projects
• Limited team size (max 3 hires) = territory protection and faster ramp-up

Who We Are Looking For
Minimum experience

• 2+ years sales experience
• 2+ years construction-related experience or education

Education

• Either formal education or hands-on experience is acceptable

Required understanding

• Floor plans
• Materials and specifications
• Residential construction process

Suitable backgrounds

• Construction management
• Architecture
• Engineering
• Residential project management
• Senior construction sales
• Design-build sales

This role is
not suitable for entry-level or salary-dependent candidates
.

Work Structure

• Hybrid (office + field)
• Ottawa-based only
• Client meetings and site visits required
• Flexible, results-driven schedule

Additional requirement:

A
valid driver's license
and
access to a reliable vehicle
are required.

Ideal Candidate Profile

You are:

• Comfortable discussing construction details with homeowners
• Able to guide clients through complex scope and budget decisions
• Confident closing $50K–$3M residential projects
• Motivated by commission, ownership, and long-term client relationships

How to Apply

Apply with:

• A short summary of your sales and construction background
• Any experience with residential construction, renovations, or design-build

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.