Ken Spears Construction-Sales Representative-Dekalb, IL

-Are you capable of leveraging your construction knowledge to close a sale by offering tailored solutions?  
-Have you worked in environments where maintaining a calm, ego-free attitude helped you succeed?  
-Do you enjoy building long-term relationships with clients, ensuring their loyalty and satisfaction over time? 

When you talk about something you’re passionate about, it’s easy to win people over—that’s the magic of sales. The construction industry is no different. With endless opportunities for advancement and big projects on the horizon, this could be your chance to make an impact and sell the future to clients eager to bring their ideas to life. Allow us to officially introduce you to Ken Spears Construction.

About Us

Ken Spears Construction has over 45 years of remodeling experience, proudly serving Northern Illinois since 1975. We are seeking a passionate sales professional to help homeowners achieve their renovation dreams. In this role, you’ll connect with clients in DeKalb and Kane Counties and surrounding areas, offering tailored solutions for kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, full-home renovations, and any evolving needs of the homeowner. You’ll listen to their needs, recommend quality solutions, and ensure we deliver on our promises. If you value integrity, enjoy building relationships, and want to be part of a trusted team, we'd love to hear from you!

Essential Functions

• Client Acquisition & Relationship Management: Actively prospect and qualify leads, schedule and conduct meetings with potential clients, identify their needs, and maintain ongoing communication throughout the project.
• Design & Estimating: Collaborate with the Design department to develop concepts, oversee pricing, and lead presentations to secure project agreements.
• Contract Negotiation & Project Oversight: Develop, present, and negotiate contracts, ensure client agreements and payments are in place, and manage change orders and project updates.
• Sales Performance & Reporting:Meet revenue goals, submit weekly forecasts, and report on sales activities and results to the Sales Manager.
• Client Satisfaction & Post-Project Follow-Up: Maintain detailed project records, gather client feedback, request referrals, thank the client for business.

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

• 5+ Years Sales Experience
  
• 5+ Years Construction Experience
  
• Experience with estimating and contract writing (preferred)
  
• Design (CAD) experience (preferred)

Compensation 

• $110,000 Salary- tapers to a salary plus commission
  
• Simple IRA (3% match)
• Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance

Personal characteristics needed to be successful in this role

• Do things together-We work better as a team; how we get things done is as important as what we achieve. Build a positive team and family spirit.
  
• Be great\- Take pride in doing great work and recognize wins. Be yourself and have fun.
  
• Hungry for success\- Constant ambition to improve ourselves.
  
• Create raving fans\- If our clients are raving about our people and our products, then we have achieved the level we have strived for. 
  

How to Apply

• Please apply by submitting your most recently updated resume

We have a formal recruiting process and have a relationship with Zephyr Connects LLC, whom we use for the screening and hiring process. If you are selected for the next step you will get instructions from Caitlyn Ball within 3 days of your submission. Everyone will be contacted.

Ken Spears Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Ken Spears Construction complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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