Brothers that Just Do Gutters - Downers Grove, IL

Compensation: base pay negotiable + Commission ($50K-$80K+ realistic first-year earnings)
Location: Downers Grove, IL (DuPage County - Western Chicago Suburbs)
Job Type: Full-time

About Us

Brothers that Just Do Gutters is reinventing contractor services in the western Chicago suburbs. We've eliminated pushy sales tactics and built our reputation on honest consultation and exceptional service. Our customers don't feel "sold to"—they feel guided to the right solution.

We're growing fast across DuPage County's 340,000+ households and need a driven sales professional to help us expand.

The Role - Two Parts

50% - Customer Appointments (Pre-scheduled leads)

Meet homeowners to assess gutter needs and provide consultative recommendations
Close sales on installations, repairs, guards, and cleaning
Convert leads from Google Ads, Meta advertising, and corporate marketing

50% - Business Development (Self-generated opportunities)

Door-to-door canvassing in target neighborhoods
Build referral partnerships with roofers, landscapers, window companies, contractors
Network with insurance agents, property managers, HOA managers, facility operators
Attend local business events and community gatherings

What You Need

Required:

2+ years of outside sales or customer service. Experience in home improvement or B2C sales experience (roofing, windows, siding, restoration, HVAC strongly preferred)
Proven track record meeting/exceeding sales quotas
Comfortable with door-to-door prospecting and relationship building
Self-starter who doesn't need constant supervision
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Comfortable working outdoors and climbing ladders to assess gutters

Bonus:

Existing network in home improvement or real estate
CRM experience
Knowledge of gutter systems or exterior services

Our Approach

What we ARE:

✅ Honest consultants who educate customers
✅ Relationship-focused—customers for life, not one-time transactions
✅ Quality-obsessed—we stand behind our work
✅ Growth-oriented with ambitious goals

What we're NOT:

❌ High-pressure "close at all costs" culture
❌ Pushy tactics or misleading customers
❌ Selling unnecessary products just to hit numbers

Be clear: We expect results and have targets. You'll need to be assertive and motivated. The difference? You'll achieve them by being genuinely helpful, not manipulative.

Compensation & Growth

Base: Negotiable base
Commission: 4-8% tiered monthly structure
Bonuses:

Quarterly accelerators for exceeding targets
$10K annual "Million Dollar Club" bonus
Self-generated lead bonuses

First-Year Earnings: $50K-$80K+ (top performers exceed $100K)

Benefits:

Gas reimbursement/vehicle allowance
50% of pipeline from company-provided leads
Professional development and training
Growth into Sales Manager/Team Lead roles

Success Metrics

First 90 Days:

Close 15-20 jobs from corporate leads
Establish 5-10 active referral partnerships
Generate 5+ self-sourced deals

Year 1:

$400K-$600K in closed sales
25+ active referral partners
Become go-to gutter expert in your territory

Our Territory

Western Chicago suburbs including Downers Grove, Naperville, Wheaton, Lombard, Lisle, Glen Ellyn, Hinsdale, Oak Brook, and 25+ additional DuPage County communities.

High-value market: Owner-occupied homes, well-maintained properties, homeowners who invest in quality.

How to Apply

Submit:

Your resume
Answer these questions:
Your most successful sales year (revenue/units closed)
One example of a long-term relationship you built (customer or partner)
Why door-to-door prospecting excites you (or doesn't scare you!)

Next Steps:

Phone screening (15 min)
In-person interview at Lombard office
Ride-along with current sales team
Final interview with ownership

Quick FAQs

Q: Is this 100% commission?
A: No. Negotiable base pay base and commission.

Q: Do I need gutter experience?
A: No, but home improvement sales experience is desired. You can have experience with customer service (hospitality, restaurants, etc.). We'll train you on gutters.

Q: What's the schedule?
A: 45-50 hours/week. Evenings and some Saturdays occasionally (when homeowners are home). Generally Mo-Fr, 8-5.

Q: How much driving?
A: 50-100 miles/day throughout DuPage County. Gas reimbursed.

Brothers that Just Do Gutters is an equal opportunity employer.

Ready to join a growing company doing contractor work the right way?

Apply now.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Mileage reimbursement
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Do you have reliable vehicle and a clean driving record?
Briefly explain your business development/sales experience

Work Location: In person

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