Sales Manager

Sales Manager – Roofing & Restoration

Strafford Construction | Hanover Park, IL Full-time | $75,000 annual base salary plus commissions Field-based position | Monday through Saturday

Strafford Construction is looking for a motivated, hands-on Sales Manager to lead and grow our canvassing team. This role combines door-to-door sales, training, recruiting, and daily field coordination.

We’re looking for someone who leads by example—someone who can knock doors, generate business, coach new canvassers, and keep a team motivated and accountable. If you have door-to-door sales experience and are ready to take the next step into leadership, we want to hear from you. Extensive management experience is not required; we are willing to develop the right person.

What you’ll do

• Train and onboard new canvassers through hands-on field training, door-to-door demonstrations, role-playing, and ongoing coaching.
• Work alongside the team in the field while consistently generating your own qualified leads and sales opportunities.
• Coordinate daily canvassing activities, assign territories, and organize team schedules.
• Teach canvassers how to approach homeowners professionally, explain our services, handle objections, and schedule qualified inspections.
• Set clear expectations, track performance, and hold team members accountable.
• Keep the team motivated through regular communication, feedback, and field support.
• Help recruit and train approximately 10 additional canvassers over the next year while developing our existing team.
• Maintain accurate lead information and coordinate with office and inspection staff to ensure timely follow-through.

What we’re looking for

• Previous door-to-door sales or canvassing experience.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to coach, motivate, and earn the respect of a team.
• A dependable, organized, self-motivated person who takes ownership and follows through.
• Willingness to spend most of the workday in the field, actively canvassing and training others.
• Comfort working toward sales goals and having direct, constructive conversations about performance.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for daily travel between assigned territories.
• Ability to safely access and work on residential roofs using appropriate equipment and following safety procedures.
• Roofing, restoration, or construction experience is helpful, but not required. Prior training or team leadership experience is a plus.

Schedule and work environment

This is an active, field-based leadership position with a substantial time commitment. You must be available Monday through Saturday, with flexibility for daytime and evening canvassing during the week. Saturdays typically finish around 5–6 p.m. Sundays are off.

Compensation

• $75,000 annual base salary.
• Additional commission-based compensation, with significant earning potential tied to sales performance.
• Year-end fuel stipend, with terms discussed during the interview process.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a growing sales team, develop your leadership skills, and directly influence both your earnings and the company’s growth.

To apply, submit your resume through Indeed with a brief description of your door-to-door sales experience and any experience training or leading others.

Questions? Call Sid at 847-322-0900.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Work Location: On the road