Business development representative jobs in Norwalk, CT

Commercial & Industrial Painting (NY-CT Region) | Top Performers Earn $150,000-$200,000+ | Base Salary + Uncapped Commission Are you a true hunter with a proven track record of closing B2B service contracts? Do you already sell in the commercial trades with relationships you can bring on Day 1? Do you thrive on achievement, competition, and delivering real value to clients? A.G. Williams Painting Company is a respected, 120-year-old commercial and industrial painting leader. We are seeking a high-performance Commercial Sales Representative to expand our footprint in Westchester, Fairfield, Putnam, Rockland, and surrounding counties. The Making of a Top-Performing Rep High Need for Achievement: You set big goals, attack them relentlessly, and expect to win. Competitiveness: You want to dominate your market, not just sell a job, but outperform competitors with superior solutions. Relationship Intelligence: You already have connections with: Property managers, facility managers, HOAs, schools & universities, industrial & commercial site managers, healthcare facilities, hospitality, retail, and institutional clients Consultative Problem-Solving: You listen deeply, identify risks/needs, and tailor the right solution, never just “quote a job.” Resilience & Tenacity: You follow up, stay organized, and keep deals alive through long cycles. Coachability & Accountability: You want structure, process, and feedback. Most importantly, you pride yourself on hitting your goals every single month. Compensation Base Salary + Uncapped Commission Structure Top performers earn $150K-$200K+ annually, with no ceiling on earnings. Your income is driven by your effort, skill, and relationships. What You'll Do Drive Revenue. Build Relationships. Close Deals. You will: Proactively identify, prospect, and win new commercial accounts. Leverage existing customer relationships and build new ones across NY-CT. Conduct site visits, measurements, and detailed takeoffs. Prepare accurate estimates using company estimating tools (training provided). Present proposals and close business confidently and professionally. Build a pipeline through consistent prospecting and networking. Collaborate with operations to ensure flawless project hand-off. Maintain CRM discipline, follow a proven sales process, and hit revenue targets. Must-Have Qualifications 5-7+ years B2B trade sales experience: Painting industry experience is ideal. Comparable trade experience (roofing, flooring, pavement, restoration, mechanical, janitorial, facility services, etc.) is acceptable if you have strong relationships in our target market. Strong existing relationships in the territory: This role requires a warm network and the ability to generate meetings through trust and reputation. Proven track record of hitting sales goals: Average performers will not succeed here. Hunter mindset with relationship-first approach: You must be both aggressive and professional. Relationship Building & Communication Mastery: Skilled in prospecting, engaging prospects, and presenting solutions with clarity and confidence. Self-Driven, Organized, Coachable, Accountable: We value autonomy, and we also expect process alignment and a team-first mentality. Valid driver's license + reliable vehicle Key Behaviors of High Performers (Drawn From Industry Best Practices) Our top reps share the following traits: Disciplined time management and high-output daily activity CRM mastery and exceptional follow-up Confidence without ego Empathy and consultative communication Professional appearance and conduct Ownership mentality, no excuses, only solutions Strong teamwork with estimators, operations, and leadership What Greatness Looks Like Existing book of business or strong relational equity Self-generating opportunities Winning 50%+ of qualified estimates Clean, accurate project documentation Consistently hitting revenue, profit & activity targets High client retention About A.G. Williams Painting Company A.G. Williams is a fourth-generation, family-owned leader in commercial, industrial, and institutional painting. For 120 years, we have built our name on professionalism, consistency, craftsmanship, integrity, and long-term partnerships. Our commercial division focuses on direct-to-owner repaint work across corporate offices, industrial buildings, hospitals, schools, multifamily properties, country clubs, religious institutions, municipalities, and more. Benefits & Professional Growth Unlimited income potential Stable pipeline support and high-quality inbound opportunities Career path with continuous mentorship and performance coaching Ongoing paid training: coatings systems, manufacturer certifications, LRRP, lift certifications, OSHA, and other skill-development programs Strong operations team to ensure projects are delivered professionally and on time Sell a respected brand with 120 years of excellence A value proposition built on quality, trust and professionalism Family culture and strong team support Flexible PTO and paid holidays To Apply Apply on our company website, directly on LinkedIn, or on Indeed. You can also send your résumé and a brief note to ******************************** with the subject line “Your Next Commercial Sales Representative”.