Entry Level Residential Sales Consultant Jobs
New grad residential sales consultant jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or demonstrated drive in customer-facing roles can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Manufacturing, with employers like Pella hiring at this level now.
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Residential Sales Consultant (Outside Sales)
Location: Chicago (Territory-Based)
Compensation: $60,000 Base Salary + Uncapped Commission + Mileage Reimbursement
Work Style: Home-Based Office | Field / Outside Sales
Position Overview
We are seeking a driven and customer-focused Residential Sales Consultant to join our team ideally covering the downtown Chicago market or northern suburbs. In this outside sales role, you will meet directly with homeowners to provide tailored window and door replacement solutions.
Through in-home consultations and a structured sales process, you will assess customer needs, present premium product solutions, and guide homeowners confidently through their purchasing decisions. This role is ideal for a motivated self-starter who thrives on relationship-building, closing sales, and generating referrals.
You’ll have the autonomy of a home-based office, the earning potential of uncapped commission, and the support of a trusted brand.
Why Join Us
- Competitive compensation: $60K base + uncapped commission
- Mileage reimbursement for travel within your territory
- Home-based role with schedule flexibility
- Established brand with strong market recognition
- High earning potential driven by performance
Key Responsibilities
- Achieve individual sales and customer satisfaction goals
- Conduct in-home consultations using a structured sales process
- Identify customer needs and recommend customized solutions
- Drive toward first-visit closes, with effective follow-up as needed
- Generate self-sourced leads through networking, referrals, and community engagement
- Prepare accurate quotes and orders following company procedures
- Address customer concerns and partner with internal teams for resolution
- Maintain availability for evening and weekend appointments
- Stay current on product knowledge and market competition
- Manage customer interactions using CRM and digital tools
- Represent the company at events, home shows, and community engagements
What You Bring
- Proven ability to build trust quickly and deliver a strong customer experience
- Excellent communication, presentation, and closing skills
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to overcome objections
- High energy and enthusiasm for meeting new people and networking
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
- Resilient, goal-oriented, and driven to succeed in a commission-based environment
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
- Comfortable learning technical product information related to residential construction
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, mobile technology, and CRM systems
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or 1–2 years of sales experience (or equivalent combination)
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Additional Requirements
- Professional appearance and customer-facing demeanor
- Ability to travel locally within the Chicago area (showrooms, job sites, customer homes)
- Comfortable with physical activity including driving, walking job sites, and occasional lifting
Ideal Candidate
You’re a relationship builder who thrives in a consultative sales environment. You enjoy connecting with homeowners, solving problems, and turning opportunities into closed business—while building a strong referral pipeline along the way.
About Pella Corporation
As the #1 most-preferred national window and door brand by homeowners across the country, Pella Corporation leads the industry in innovation and design. Founded in 1925, today the Pella Family of Brands encompasses a robust product offering sold and installed through various channels. We are a growing, privately owned company with 20 manufacturing locations and over 10,000 team members in the U.S. and Canada. Pella is consistently recognized as a great place to work by Newsweek, Forbes and Glassdoor, having most recently been named to America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek in 2024, as well as Forbes' 2024 Best Employers for Women and Best-In-State Employer in Iowa. We have also received numerous accolades for innovation and design, including Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2024 and Most Innovative Manufacturers for 2022 and 2023.
At Pella, our team cares deeply, learns continuously and achieves results that go beyond. We encourage creative thinking that seeks out and includes diverse perspectives. And we empower you to do the work you’re most proud of — that’s why we offer individualized talent development plans, cross-functional experiences and opportunities for career advancement through personal and professional development.
With talent just like you, we are imagining, building and fighting for a brighter future for generations to come. Ready to find a career that sparks your passion?
Residential Sales Consultant (Outside Sales)
Location: Chicago (Territory-Based)
Compensation: $60,000 Base Salary + Uncapped Commission + Mileage Reimbursement
Work Style: Home-Based Office | Field / Outside Sales
Position Overview
We are seeking a driven and customer-focused Residential Sales Consultant to join our team ideally covering the downtown Chicago market or northern suburbs. In this outside sales role, you will meet directly with homeowners to provide tailored window and door replacement solutions.
Through in-home consultations and a structured sales process, you will assess customer needs, present premium product solutions, and guide homeowners confidently through their purchasing decisions. This role is ideal for a motivated self-starter who thrives on relationship-building, closing sales, and generating referrals.
You’ll have the autonomy of a home-based office, the earning potential of uncapped commission, and the support of a trusted brand.
Why Join Us
- Competitive compensation: $60K base + uncapped commission
- Mileage reimbursement for travel within your territory
- Home-based role with schedule flexibility
- Established brand with strong market recognition
- High earning potential driven by performance
Key Responsibilities
- Achieve individual sales and customer satisfaction goals
- Conduct in-home consultations using a structured sales process
- Identify customer needs and recommend customized solutions
- Drive toward first-visit closes, with effective follow-up as needed
- Generate self-sourced leads through networking, referrals, and community engagement
- Prepare accurate quotes and orders following company procedures
- Address customer concerns and partner with internal teams for resolution
- Maintain availability for evening and weekend appointments
- Stay current on product knowledge and market competition
- Manage customer interactions using CRM and digital tools
- Represent the company at events, home shows, and community engagements
What You Bring
- Proven ability to build trust quickly and deliver a strong customer experience
- Excellent communication, presentation, and closing skills
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to overcome objections
- High energy and enthusiasm for meeting new people and networking
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
- Resilient, goal-oriented, and driven to succeed in a commission-based environment
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
- Comfortable learning technical product information related to residential construction
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, mobile technology, and CRM systems
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or 1–2 years of sales experience (or equivalent combination)
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Additional Requirements
- Professional appearance and customer-facing demeanor
- Ability to travel locally within the Chicago area (showrooms, job sites, customer homes)
- Comfortable with physical activity including driving, walking job sites, and occasional lifting
Ideal Candidate
You’re a relationship builder who thrives in a consultative sales environment. You enjoy connecting with homeowners, solving problems, and turning opportunities into closed business—while building a strong referral pipeline along the way.
About Pella Corporation
As the #1 most-preferred national window and door brand by homeowners across the country, Pella Corporation leads the industry in innovation and design. Founded in 1925, today the Pella Family of Brands encompasses a robust product offering sold and installed through various channels. We are a growing, privately owned company with 20 manufacturing locations and over 10,000 team members in the U.S. and Canada. Pella is consistently recognized as a great place to work by Newsweek, Forbes and Glassdoor, having most recently been named to America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek in 2024, as well as Forbes' 2024 Best Employers for Women and Best-In-State Employer in Iowa. We have also received numerous accolades for innovation and design, including Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2024 and Most Innovative Manufacturers for 2022 and 2023.
At Pella, our team cares deeply, learns continuously and achieves results that go beyond. We encourage creative thinking that seeks out and includes diverse perspectives. And we empower you to do the work you’re most proud of — that’s why we offer individualized talent development plans, cross-functional experiences and opportunities for career advancement through personal and professional development.
With talent just like you, we are imagining, building and fighting for a brighter future for generations to come. Ready to find a career that sparks your passion?
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Entry Level Residential Sales Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level residential sales consultant job?
Start by highlighting any customer-facing experience, even from retail, hospitality, or campus roles, since entry level employers prioritize communication skills and coachability over a long work history. A record of hitting targets in an internship or part-time sales role strengthens your application. Tailoring your resume to show persistence, relationship-building, and territory or lead management basics gives you a clear edge at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level residential sales consultants?
Companies hiring entry level residential sales consultants right now include Pella, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from residential services providers, home improvement companies, and direct-to-consumer brands that run structured onboarding programs designed for candidates stepping into their first sales role.
Are there remote entry level residential sales consultant jobs?
Yes, though most residential sales consultant roles at the entry level involve in-person territory work. About 83% of entry level residential sales consultant openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and these typically focus on inside sales, phone-based outreach, or virtual consultations rather than door-to-door or in-home appointments.
Are these new grad residential sales consultant jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome candidates with zero to two years of experience. A posting is new grad friendly when it lists internships, campus sales programs, or a strong portfolio of customer interactions as acceptable qualifications in place of full-time work history. Recent graduates who can demonstrate initiative and communication skills compete well for these openings.
Which industries hire the most entry level residential sales consultants?
Entry Level residential sales consultant roles concentrate in Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they rely on consistent new customer acquisition in residential markets, which makes onboarding early-career candidates into structured sales training programs a core part of their growth strategy.