Sales Associate

Position: Sales Associate

Contractual Conditions:

Salary: $20 to $22/hour plus commission. Total annual earnings may reach up to approximately $100,000 based on sales performance.

Location: Lakeland, FL

Schedule: 8:00 a.m. a 4:30 p.m.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a motivated, customer-focused Sales Associate to help grow our residential and commercial fence business. The ideal candidate has proven sales experience, is comfortable meeting customers in the field, and is willing to learn the fencing trade in order to recommend the right solutions and close business.

What We Are Looking For

A self-motivated sales professional who is responsive, dependable, coachable, and comfortable earning customer trust.

This role is a strong fit for someone who enjoys being in the field, learning a technical product, and turning customer needs into practical solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to new leads, qualify opportunities, and maintain consistent follow-up with prospective customers.
• Meet customers at job sites, homes, businesses, and other locations to understand project needs and build relationships.
• Present fence products, materials, styles, and service options in a clear and professional manner.
• Prepare and communicate proposals, estimates, and pricing; follow opportunities through to close.
• Maintain an organized sales pipeline and accurate customer notes, quotes, and follow-up activities.
• Coordinate with estimating, operations, and installation teams to help ensure a smooth customer experience.
• Develop knowledge of fence materials, terminology, installation methods, measurements, and common project requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of sales experience with a demonstrated ability to build relationships and close business.
• Bilingual communication skills in English (Spanish is a plus)
• Ability and willingness to travel locally to meet with customers and visit project sites.
• Strong communication, negotiation, organization, and follow-up skills.
• Comfortable working independently, managing multiple opportunities, and being accountable for sales activity and results.
• Willingness to learn the fencing trade, product specifications, and basic estimating concepts.
• Travel: Able to travel locally to meet customers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous sales experience in fencing, construction, building materials, home improvement, or a related trade.
• Experience with field sales, outside sales, or in-home/business-to-business customer appointments.