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Sales Development Representative / Field Sales Inspector Company: GF Installations & Wood Restoration Location: Houston, TX Job Type: Full-Time Pay: From $65,000 per year + Performance Bonus

Job Description

GF Installations & Wood Restoration is seeking an experienced Sales Development Representative / Field Sales Inspector to join our growing team in Houston. This is an outside sales and field-based position focused on developing new business opportunities, visiting potential clients, performing project inspections, and helping identify solutions for commercial wood restoration, cabinetry, millwork, and related construction services. The ideal candidate is a motivated sales professional with experience in the construction, restoration, mitigation, general contracting, or related industries who enjoys being in the field, meeting customers, identifying project opportunities, and collecting the necessary information to support accurate proposals and estimates. This is not a traditional inside sales position. This role requires a professional who is comfortable with external sales activities, client meetings, construction site visits, field inspections, and project evaluations. The successful candidate will help generate new business, inspect potential projects, gather important job details, and work closely with our team to support the development of accurate project proposals.

Responsibilities

• Perform outside sales activities, including client visits, networking, prospecting, and relationship development.
• Generate new business opportunities through cold calling, emails, referrals, networking, and in-person visits.
• Visit commercial properties, construction sites, and client locations to identify potential projects and sales opportunities.
• Perform field inspections to evaluate project conditions, scope of work, and service opportunities.
• Inspect cabinetry, millwork, wood restoration, and other interior construction-related projects.
• Evaluate restoration and mitigation-related opportunities when applicable.
• Meet with customers to understand their needs, identify solutions, and develop sales opportunities.
• Collect project information, including photos, measurements, notes, site conditions, and project requirements.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports to support estimating and proposal development.
• Help convert field inspections into qualified sales opportunities and projects.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, including leads, contacts, activities, opportunities, and follow-ups.
• Communicate customer needs and project requirements with internal teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, property managers, commercial clients, restoration companies, and business owners.
• Manage daily field activities while maintaining organization and accountability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in sales, outside sales, business development, or a related customer-facing role.
• Experience working in the construction industry, general construction, restoration, mitigation, construction inspections, remodeling, or related services.
• Experience with external sales, client meetings, and relationship management.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in the field and visiting customer locations regularly.
• Ability to perform inspections, collect project information, and identify sales opportunities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple opportunities and maintain consistent follow-up.
• Experience using CRM platforms to manage leads, customer information, sales activities, and pipeline tracking.
• Comfortable using modern technology, digital tools, and sales productivity platforms.
• Experience using Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to improve sales processes, research prospects, organize information, and increase efficiency.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software and business systems.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Construction Inspector, Field Inspector, Project Inspector, Restoration Inspector, or Mitigation Specialist.
• Experience with water damage restoration, fire restoration, mitigation projects, insurance-related projects, commercial restoration, cabinetry, millwork, or interior finishes.
• Experience with project inspections, estimating support, measurements, or field assessments.
• Knowledge of B2B sales and commercial customer relationships.
• Familiarity with CRM automation, sales technology, and AI-powered business tools.

About the Role

This position combines sales development, outside sales, construction inspections, restoration experience, customer relationships, and field project evaluation. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys being active in the market, meeting customers, inspecting projects, identifying opportunities, and helping create solutions from the first client interaction through the proposal process. At GF Installations & Wood Restoration, this role plays an important part in growing our commercial client base by connecting with customers, identifying projects, performing field inspections, and providing the information needed to deliver accurate and successful solutions. Pay: From $65,000.00 per year Work Location: In person