Sales & Estimating Manager

1 week ago


Kingston, Ontario, Canada Deckstaining Full time

This is a seasonal full-time role (7 months) with strong earning potential.

We are hiring a Sales & Estimating Manager who wants a leadership role, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys meeting homeowners while leading a small field team.

Position Overview

The Sales & Estimating Manager is responsible for:

  • Responding to all leads within 10 minutes
  • Running in-person estimates
  • Booking jobs & securing deposits
  • Leading the Brand Ambassador (Door-to-Door) team
  • Maintaining a clean CRM
  • Driving revenue targets
  • Supporting marketing + community engagement
  • Delivering an exceptional customer experience

This role directly impacts the success of the company.

Key ResponsibilitiesSales & Estimating

  • Respond to all inbound leads within 10 minutes (text, call, website, Google, ads).
  • Conduct 8–15 in-person estimates per week (training provided).
  • Use company quoting systems to build accurate and clear proposals.
  • Secure deposits and signed contracts onsite or same-day.
  • Update job stages immediately after each estimate.
  • Complete a Daily Sales Report summarizing leads, estimates, follow-ups, and bookings.
  • Attend bi-weekly calls with the marketing agency (review online lead performance).

Team Leadership (Brand Ambassador Field Team)

  • Lead and coach a 2-person Door-to-Door Brand Ambassador team.
  • Personally complete 15 hours per week of door-to-door sales alongside the field team.
  • Review lead quality daily (A/B/C classification).
  • Train reps on scripts, objections, confidence, communication, professionalism.
  • Hold weekly performance meetings with clear goals.
  • Keep the team aligned with weekly revenue & lead targets.

CRM & Pipeline Management

  • Maintain a clean, accurate CRM updated daily.
  • Log every estimate, lead, follow-up, and customer note.
  • Track daily KPIs:
  • Close rate
  • Speed-to-lead
  • Revenue booked
  • Pipeline stages
  • Weekly revenue projections
  • Complete weekly sales reports for the owner.

Client Care

  • Provide professional, friendly customer service from first contact to job completion.
  • Communicate clearly via text, email, and phone.
  • Coordinate with Project Managers for job prep and scheduling.
  • Resolve small client concerns quickly and appropriately.

Marketing & Brand Support

  • Support local promotions, flyers, partnerships, neighborhood events.
  • Attend occasional home shows or community events.
  • Ensure all Google Business and website leads are handled instantly.
  • Capture simple photos & customer stories to support marketing (optional).

Compensation

$40,000–$50,000 per season (February 1 – September 1)

Includes:

  • $800 bi-weekly base salary
  • 5% commission on booked revenue (average $145/job)
  • Weekly commission payouts
  • $1,000 KPI Bonus (end of season)
  • $1,000 Completion Bonus (end of season)

Mileage Reimbursement:

  • Business driving reimbursed at the CRA mileage rate
  • Covers estimates, door-to-door districts, client visits, marketing days
  • Non-taxable and paid weekly

Most Sales Managers earn $40,000–$45,000.

Top performers exceed $50,000+.

Schedule

  • Full-time seasonal: February 1 – September 1
  • Flexible daytime & early evening estimates
  • Expectation: 8–15 estimate appointments per week
  • 15 hours/week of door-to-door field work with the Brand Ambassador team
  • Weekly training + KPI meetings
  • Weekend availability during peak season

QualificationsRequired

  • Strong communicator
  • Organized, reliable, and professional
  • Comfortable meeting homeowners in person
  • Valid driver's license & vehicle
  • Tech-friendly (CRM, uploading photos, texting clients)
  • Able to work independently and hit targets
  • Coachable with a positive attitude

Assets (Not Required)

  • Sales experience (phone, retail, service, or B2C)
  • Estimating experience
  • Door-to-door or field sales experience
  • Experience in construction, painting, or exterior services
  • Leadership background (coaching, team captain, managing staff)

Why Work With

  • High-earning seasonal role
  • Weekly commission payouts (no waiting)
  • Clear systems, proven training, and strong support
  • Leadership role with significant impact
  • Opportunity for growth into future districts
  • Fun, high-energy culture
  • Autonomy + accountability

Our Marketing & Lead Generation System

provides a steady, predictable stream of leads through multiple high-performing marketing channels. You will never be cold-starting your sales pipeline — instead, you'll be managing and converting a mix of inbound, outbound, and warm community-based leads.

Lead Sources You Will Receive:1. Door-to-Door Brand Ambassador Team (Outbound Lead Engine)

  • 2-person D2D team generating 13–20 qualified A/B leads per week
  • You also complete 15 hours/week alongside them for warm lead generation
  • Includes:
  • Route mapping
  • Script coaching
  • Daily A/B/C qualification
  • Neighborhood domination strategy

2. Google Local Search (High-Intent Inbound Leads)

  • Google Business Profile
  • Google Maps lead flow
  • Google Guaranteed
  • Local SEO ranking for "deck staining," "deck refinishing," "fence staining," etc.
  • High-intent homeowners actively searching for services

3. Paid Advertising (Managed by Marketing Agency)

  • Meta Ads (Facebook + Instagram)
  • Google Ads
  • Retargeting campaigns
  • Seasonal promotions
  • Monthly calls with marketing agency to review performance & improve conversions

4. Website Lead Flow (24/7 Inbound)

  • website quote form
  • Instant lead submission to your CRM
  • Automated notifications to ensure 10-minute speed-to-lead

5. Customer Referrals & Repeat Clients

  • Homeowners who used us last year
  • Word-of-mouth referrals
  • Referral program ($25 gift card incentives)
  • Extremely warm, easy-to-close prospects

6. Community-Based Lead Sources

  • Home shows
  • Flyers
  • Local promotions
  • Neighbourhood signage
  • Past customers sharing before/after transformation photos

7. Social Media

  • Facebook / Instagram messaging
  • Local community group inquiries
  • Customer comments & shares
  • Posts highlighting transformations, wins, & community involvement

What This Means for You

As the Sales & Estimating Manager, you'll work inside a proven multi-channel lead system that produces:

  • Consistent weekly estimate volume (8–15 per week)
  • High-quality inbound calls & form submissions
  • Strong appointment-setting support from the field team
  • Seasonal spikes driven by ads + D2D

This system allows you to focus on what you do best:

→ Respond fast→ Run estimates→ Build trust→ Close jobs→ Drive revenue

We give you the lead flow, support, and structure to succeed.

Hiring Timeline

  • Applications Open: NOW
  • Interviews: January 1–15
  • Training: January 22–31
  • Start Date: February 1

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal

Contract length: 7 months

Pay: $40,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person


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