Sales Trainee - Chicago, IL - Advocate Construction

Tear the roof off your expectations, and build your career with us!

At Advocate Construction, we’re not just builders, we’re the guardians of dreams and champions of the communities where we live and work.

Here, passion meets profession, and potential finds its wings. It’s where growth, life-changing benefits, and award-winning workplace culture shine. It’s not just about the highs of success; it’s about the journey to get there – one paved with empowerment, that celebrates every voice, and reverberates through the impact we make within our walls and throughout our beloved communities where we live and serve.

People are the heart and soul of everything we do, and we believe there’s no better investment than in them; both professionally and personally.

95% of our sales leaders began their careers in an entry-level sales role with Advocate! This is a proud testament of our desire to grow and develop our people, and promote from within whenever possible.

The Role

We are immediately hiring full-time Sales Representatives, and are committed to providing you with the training, tools, technology, and unwavering support you need to be successful. This role will provide you with a solid foundation to grow, the opportunity to control your destiny, expand your entrepreneurial spirit by building a customer base, and work toward being your customers' roofer for life!

As a Sales Representative at Advocate, you can count on a career path with a clear beginning, open direction, and endless possibilities.

The Requirements

• A valid driver’s license

• Ability to pass criminal background and MVR checks

• Ability to travel to Annual Sales Training

• Ability to carry 50 lbs.

• Ability to thrive in the outdoors in various weather conditions

• Willingness to work non-traditional hours when needed

The Qualifications

• Our values of safety, employee development, integrity, individual responsibility, balance, and quality resonate with you profoundly

• You are eager to work independently to exceed sales goals in a door-to-door sales environment while also being a collaborative team player

• You are a self-motivated, goal-oriented, deal-closing go-getter with a zest for time management

• You are optimistic, can easily bounce back from rejection, overcome obstacles, and stay motivated

• You are an exceptional communicator with a passion for 5-star customer service

• You work hard, and play hard too!

The Compensation

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission and bonuses

• Average 1st year earning potential: $70,000-100,000

The Benefits

• Customizable medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance plans to suit your needs

• Comprehensive 401(k) retirement plan, generously matched by Advocate Construction

• Employee Assistance Program

• Abundant paid time off

• 9 paid holidays per year

• Monthly communication stipend

• Year-round team-building events and social outings

• Company Truck Program

• Performance-based incentive trips

• Referral trips

• Robust technology and tools to help you thrive in your role

• Annual sales training and development programs

• Career path growth/leadership opportunities

• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to causes that are important to you through our Advocate Cares program. Advocate will also match up to a $2,500 donation per employee each year

Advocate Construction is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.