Residential Construction Sales Manager (Commission Only)

Job Description

Design-Build Renovations Custom Homes Coach Homes

Location: Ottawa, ON (Hybrid)

Compensation: High Commission Only No Cap

Earning Potential: $75,000 - $250,000+ annually (performance-based)

Openings: Limited (Maximum 3 hires)

ARTA is a licensed design-build contractor operating since 2016, delivering residential construction projects across the Ottawa market. We work with end-user homeowners, investors, and developers on renovations, additions, and new-build projects, including custom homes, coach homes, and secondary dwelling units (SDUs).

ARTA operates with:

• City of Ottawa permit experience
• Architect and engineer partners
• In-house design coordination
• Fully managed construction delivery

Typical annual volume:

• 20 renovation projects
• 3-4 new custom homes
• 5-10 coach homes / SDUs

• Kitchens
• Bathrooms
• Basements
• Full-home renovations

• Custom homes
• Coach homes
• Second dwelling / rental units
• Home extensions & additions
• Full design-build projects

• Small renovation: $5,000 - $8,000
• Typical renovation: $25,000 - $50,000
• Large renovation: $180,000+
• Coach home / SDU: $70,000 - $150,000
• Custom homes: $1,000,000 - $3,000,000

This role combines high-value residential sales with client ownership through delivery.

You are responsible for guiding clients from first meeting through contract execution and delivery coordination.

You will:

• Lead client meetings and consultations
• Understand client needs, scope, and budget
• Answer technical and construction-related questions
• Coordinate with architects, designers, and project managers
• Close contracts independently or with management support when required
• Maintain the client relationship throughout construction
• Support collection of client payments based on contract milestones

• Design finalization: Architect and company
• Pricing & estimates: Shared responsibility (sales + company)
• Contract signing: Management

Leads are partially provided, and a dedicated lead-generation department is being developed to further support this role.

• 5%-7% of total contract value (when labor, materials, and costs are included), OR
• 20% of construction management fee (when the contract is management-fee-only)

• Renovations: $500 - $10,000 (small projects at the low end; typical projects significantly higher)
• Coach homes / SDUs: $3,500 - $10,000
• Custom homes: $15,000 - $40,000+

• Paid monthly, based on client payments collected to date
• No commission cap
• Repeat clients remain assigned to the same salesperson

• High-ticket residential projects with real budgets
• Clear earning potential of $75K-$250K+
• Commission tied directly to contract value, not hours worked
• Hybrid role with autonomy and ownership
• Company-managed design and final contracts (you focus on clients)
• Fewer deals, higher commissions due to project size
• Exposure to custom homes, coach homes, and full design-build projects
• Limited team size (max 3 hires) = territory protection and faster ramp-up

• 2+ years sales experience
• 2+ years construction-related experience or education

• Either formal education or hands-on experience is acceptable

• Floor plans
• Materials and specifications
• Residential construction process

• Construction management
• Architecture
• Engineering
• Residential project management
• Senior construction sales
• Design-build sales

This role is not suitable for entry-level or salary-dependent candidates.

• Hybrid (office + field)
• Ottawa-based only
• Client meetings and site visits required
• Flexible, results-driven schedule

Additional requirement:

A valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle are required.

You are:

• Comfortable discussing construction details with homeowners
• Able to guide clients through complex scope and budget decisions
• Confident closing $50K-$3M residential projects
• Motivated by commission, ownership, and long-term client relationships

Primary option:

Apply directly through LinkedIn using the application button.

Optional (for experienced candidates only):

You may also apply by emailing your resume and a brief cover note in the email body describing your relevant sales and construction experience to:

Generic or incomplete emails will not be reviewed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.