Outside Sales Representative - Framing, Siding, & Roofing Construction

JOHN 316 CONSTRUCTION, LLC

J316 Empowered Construction

Spokane Valley, WA Serving Eastern WA & North Idaho

OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Framing siding and roofing Residential, Multi Family & Light Commercial

About Us

John 316 Construction has been serving Eastern Washington and North Idaho since 2019 as framing, siding & roofing contractor. We're a faith-based, family-values company known in the Spokane/Coeur d'Alene market for delivering quality work on schedule. Our crews, superintendents, and project managers consistently produce — and we're growing.

The Opportunity

We are hiring an Outside Sales Representative to drive our front-end pipeline. This is a hunter role for an experienced construction professional who can build relationships with builders, GCs, and developers, perform takeoffs and estimates, and close deals. You'll work directly with ownership and have full ownership of your book of business.

This is not a desk job. You'll be out meeting builders, visiting job sites, and growing your territory across Eastern WA and North Idaho.

What You'll Do

• Prospect and develop relationships with general contractors, custom home builders, multi-family developers, and commercial GCs.
• Perform material takeoffs from blueprints for framing, siding, and related scopes.
• Prepare estimates and write professional proposals.
• Present bids, negotiate terms, and close deals.
• Identify and execute material package upsells where appropriate.
• Hand off signed contracts cleanly to the production team.
• Maintain ongoing relationships to drive repeat and referral business.
• Track pipeline activity in our project management system.

What You Bring

• 3+ years of construction industry experience — framing, siding, roofing, or related trades preferred.
• Proven ability to read blueprints and perform material takeoffs.
• Outside sales or business development experience, ideally in construction or building materials.
• Self-starter mindset — you manage your own schedule and own your results.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Comfortable with construction software, CRM tools, and mobile technology.
• Willing to travel throughout Eastern WA and North Idaho.

Bonus Points For

• Existing relationships with builders or GCs in the Spokane/CDA region.
• Background as a former foreman, superintendent, or estimator transitioning into sales.
• Experience with construction project management platforms.

Compensation

Base salary plus uncapped commission tied to gross profit. The commission structure rewards high-margin selling — the better you sell, the more you earn.

• Base Salary: $50,000/year, paid on regular payroll cycle.
• Commission: Uncapped, tiered commission on gross profit. Paid monthly as customer payments are collected — full structure shared during interview.
• Vehicle/Tech: Vehicle allowance and phone/tech stipend.
• Earning Potential: Realistic six-figure total compensation in year one. Top performers $200K+.

Why Work With Us

• Established, profitable company with a strong production team that delivers what you sell.
• Uncapped commission with real six-figure earning potential.
• Direct access to ownership — no corporate bureaucracy, fast decisions.
• Faith-based ownership grounded in honesty, hard work, and integrity (John 3:16).
• Room to grow into sales leadership as the company expands.

How to Apply

Submit your resume through Indeed along with a short note about your construction background and sales experience. Qualified candidates will be contacted for a phone screen, followed by an in-person interview where we share the full compensation structure, commission tiers, and earning examples.

John 316 Construction, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year

Application Question(s)

• How many years of construction industry experience do you have?
• Do you have experience reading construction blueprints and performing material takeoffs?
• Which best describes your construction background?

Format: Multiple choice (select all that apply)

Options: Framing / Siding / Roofing / Concrete-Foundation / General Carpentry / Estimating / Project Management / Sales/Business Development / Other

Why: Tells you immediately if they have the framing/siding background that matters most.

• Do you have existing relationships with general contractors, custom home builders, or developers in the Spokane / Coeur d'Alene region?
• What is your expected base salary, and are you comfortable with a base + uncapped commission structure tied to your sales performance?
• Are you comfortable cold-prospecting (visiting job sites, builder offices, and lumberyards without an appointment)?
• Briefly describe your most successful sales achievement in the construction or building materials industry (limit 500 characters).

Experience

• Construction : 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person