Sales Specialist

About the Company

Founded in 1992, our client headquartered in Belvidere, Illinois has built its business and reputation on solving complex historical roofing problems with investigation, foresight, planning, innovation, communication, and experience that employs expert craftsmanship and dedicated service to achieve complete and ongoing customer satisfaction, they have restored personal residences, state capitals, government buildings, colleges, and religious structures throughout the United States.

Responsibilities

Inspect, document, and assess existing roofing systems, utilizing the Magellan Roof Assessment process to identify deficiencies and preservation needs.

Collaborate with management to develop scope-of-work proposals that deliver permanent solutions, balance client needs, and ensure safe, profitable execution for the company.

Meet with clients on time, every time—building trust through professionalism, reliability, and deep industry knowledge.

Calculate project investment requirements, secure internal approvals, and present proposals that clearly communicate Renaissance Roofing's unique qualifications.

Close sales and hand off projects to production teams with all necessary technical and logistical details for successful execution.

Maintain ongoing communication with clients and Client Success Agents to ensure transparency throughout the project lifecycle.

Partner with production staff during installation to address emerging issues, manage change orders, and maintain client confidence.

Conduct follow-ups with past clients to resolve warranty items, request reviews and referrals, and identify future service opportunities.

Collaborate with the Marketing Manager to document completed projects for promotional use.

Support operational excellence by identifying process improvements, maintaining company equipment, and assisting with overall business objectives.

Qualifications

Proven track record in sales, preferably within historic preservation, roofing, construction, or related building trades.

Strong understanding of roofing systems, materials, and preservation techniques; ability to learn specialized methods for historic structures.

Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and consultative selling skills.

Strong project management abilities with attention to detail and follow-through.

Comfortable working with high-value projects, complex scopes, and discerning clientele.

Ability to travel regionally to client sites.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with CRM systems preferred.

FAA Part 107 certification for drone operation a plus (or willingness to obtain).