Outside Sales Representative (Construction & Home Remodeling)
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Job Description
Outside Sales Representative (Construction & Home Remodeling)
Company: Odyssey ContractingLocation: Garner, NC (Local travel to customer homes)Job Type: Full-time • W-2Compensation: Base salary + uncapped commission (commissions paid weekly)
About the Role
Odyssey Contracting is growing and looking for a proven Outside Sales Representative who thrives in a fast-moving, high-accountability environment. You'll run company-provided, qualified appointments with homeowners, scope projects, build trust, and close deals in exterior and interior remodeling (decks, additions, sunrooms, siding, roofing, windows/doors, etc.).
What You'll Do
Run in-home consultations from company-provided leads; perform needs assessments and basic measurements.
Educate homeowners on products, design options, and construction methods; build value and urgency.
Create proposals, present pricing/financing, negotiate, and close.
Manage your pipeline, follow up relentlessly, and hit weekly/monthly targets.
Document every interaction in the CRM and coordinate clean handoffs to production.
Represent Odyssey with professionalism at all times (evenings/weekends common).
What We're Looking For (Skills)
Persuasion & negotiation grounded in integrity and value-based selling.
Active listening and consultative discovery.
Product knowledge in construction/home remodeling (materials, methods, timelines).
Comfortable using CRM tools (experience with systems like AccuLynx a plus).
Who You Are (Attributes)
High emotional intelligence (EQ): you read the room and build trust quickly.
Clear, confident communicator-spoken and written.
Adaptable: you adjust on the fly to customer personalities, budgets, and changing jobsite realities.
Driven, resilient, and competitive-with a team-first attitude.
Pros of the Role
Own your schedule (within customer availability) and manage your day.
Leads provided by the company (self-gen encouraged and rewarded).
Weekly commission payouts with no cap on earnings.
Realities to Consider (Cons)
Long hours and evenings/weekends are common.
High-pressure, performance-driven environment with clear targets.
Work–life balance can be unstable during peak seasons.
Minimum Requirements
3+ years of outside sales success (home improvement, construction, or related industry preferred).
Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and confidence driving to appointments.
Ability to climb stairs/ladders and perform basic onsite measurements.
Comfort presenting pricing and securing signatures on the spot.
Schedule & Territory
Full-time; afternoons/evenings and weekends as required by homeowner availability.
Local territory within [define service area].
Pay & Perks
Base salary + uncapped commission (weekly commission payouts).
Mileage reimbursement and sales tools (CRM, digital estimating, samples).
Training, product certifications, and strong operational support.
How to ApplyInterested? Email your resume to brendan@odysseycontracting.com with the subject line: Outside Sales Rep – Your Name.
Odyssey Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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