Sales Development Representative (Construction Industry) – Freelance, Remote

Job description

Sales Development Representative (Construction Industry) - Freelance, Remote
Department: Specialized Roles
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Philippines
Reporting To: Client via Magic
Compensation: $7.00 / hour
Description

About the ClientA U.S.-based construction and remodeling company operating both general contracting and plumbing divisions, serving residential projects across multiple scopes. Led by a hands-on owner, the business is scaling toward $5M in annual gross sales with a strong emphasis on process-driven pre-construction. The team values professionalism, clear communication, and systematic operations to deliver high-quality client experiences.

Why does this role exist?
This role exists to buy back 10–15 hours per week for the owner by delegating the systematic pre-qualification, vetting, and pre-construction intake process. As the company scales toward $5M in annual sales, the SDR will handle first-touch sales calls, educate prospects on the pre-construction workflow, and move only properly qualified clients into paid, on-site assessments. The role also reduces the administrative load on field staff by coordinating follow-ups with clients, vendors, and internal teams.

The Impact you’ll make
Lead pre-qualification and intake

Conduct initial intake calls to capture scope, expectations, timelines, and budget
Educate prospects on the company’s pre-construction process and paid site assessment model
Determine fit and readiness before advancing prospects to the next step

Pre-construction vetting and agreement processing

Guide qualified leads through the A-to-Z pre-construction system and required documentation
Set expectations on deliverables, timelines, and fees; process/track pre-construction agreements
Schedule paid on-site evaluations only for aligned, ready-to-proceed clients

Sales funnel management and appointment setting

Handle incoming sales calls and referrals; log, track, and nurture leads
Maintain pipeline hygiene and automate/standardize repetitive client communications
Book and confirm qualified appointments so the owner focuses on high-value clients

Coordination and follow-ups (clients, vendors, field)

Follow up with vendors on material orders and delivery schedules; close communication loops
Check project status with field teams and relay updates to stakeholders
Reduce context-switching for field staff wearing multiple hats by owning comms and reminders

Operations support and data organization

Assist with day-to-day admin across both general contracting and plumbing divisions
Support scheduling, document control, and project-level data review/organization
Collaborate across team members as needed to keep operations running smoothly

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Required:

Demonstrated construction industry knowledge, including terminology and core processes
Proven experience in sales development/appointment setting or client intake for construction or trades
Professional phone presence and excellent spoken/written English
Strong organization and follow-through; able to run a systematic intake/vetting process

Your superpowers are...

Technical: Email and Microsoft 365; Microsoft Teams; Company Cam; Bluebeam; WhatsApp/direct calling; CRM or lead-tracking workflows; fast learner on construction tech
Sales/process: Lead qualification, objection handling, expectation-setting, appointment setting, pipeline hygiene, and script/process adherence
Communication: Clear, proactive updates; confident on the phone; professional client-facing demeanor
Personal: Process-driven, detail-oriented, reliable, adaptable, and comfortable wearing multiple hats

WFH Set-Up:

Computer with at least 8GB RAM, an Intel i5 core processor/AMD Ryzen 5 Processor and up.
Internet speed of at least 40MBPS
Headset with an extended mic that has noise cancellation and a webcam
Back-up computer and internet connection
Quiet, dedicated workspace at home

You should apply if...

You enjoy owning the first impression and quickly qualifying whether a project is a fit
You thrive in a structured, process-oriented environment and can improve playbooks over time
You’re proactive, follow through on every detail, and keep communication loops tight with clients, vendors, and field teams
You’re motivated by helping a growing construction company scale efficiently and professionally


What to expect...

Work Setup:

Remote position
Must have a reliable internet connection and a quiet workspace
Required to provide own computer with Intel Core i5 or something similar or higher operating system

Working Hours:

40 hours per week
Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm Pacific Time (Tentative)

Compensation:

$7 per hour
No benefits package included

Benefits