Sales Development Representative (Construction Industry) – Freelance, Remote

Sales Development Representative (Construction Industry) – Freelance, Remote

About the Role:

Magic is seeking a freelance, remote Sales Development Representative (SDR) to support a U.S.-based construction and remodeling company. This role is crucial for scaling the business towards $5 million in annual gross sales by managing the pre-qualification and intake process for new clients. You will be the first point of contact for potential clients, ensuring a professional and efficient experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Pre-qualification and Intake:
  • Conduct initial intake calls to gather details on project scope, client expectations, timelines, and budget.
  • Educate prospects on the company’s pre-construction process and paid site assessment model.
  • Determine client fit and readiness before advancing them to the next stage.
• Pre-construction Vetting and Agreement Processing:
  • Guide qualified leads through the pre-construction system and necessary documentation.
  • Set clear expectations regarding deliverables, timelines, and fees.
  • Process and track pre-construction agreements.
  • Schedule paid on-site evaluations for aligned and ready-to-proceed clients.
• Sales Funnel Management and Appointment Setting:
  • Handle incoming sales calls and referrals.
  • Log, track, and nurture leads within the sales pipeline.
  • Maintain pipeline hygiene and standardize client communications.
  • Book and confirm qualified appointments for the owner.
• Coordination and Follow-ups:
  • Follow up with vendors on material orders and delivery schedules.
  • Check project status with field teams and relay updates to stakeholders.
  • Manage communications and reminders to reduce context-switching for field staff.
• Operations Support:
  • Assist with day-to-day administrative tasks across general contracting and plumbing divisions.
  • Support scheduling, document control, and project data organization.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated knowledge of the construction industry, including terminology and core processes.
• Proven experience in sales development, appointment setting, or client intake, preferably within the construction or trades sector.
• Professional phone presence and excellent spoken and written English communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to follow through systematically.
• Proficiency with email, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Teams.
• Experience with CRM or lead-tracking workflows is a plus.
• Ability to learn new construction technology quickly.
• Comfortable with objection handling, expectation setting, and pipeline management.
• Must possess a reliable computer (Intel i5/AMD Ryzen 5 or higher, 8GB RAM minimum), a stable internet connection (40MBPS minimum), a headset with a noise-canceling microphone, and a webcam.
• A quiet, dedicated workspace at home is required.
• A back-up computer and internet connection are recommended.

What We Offer:

• Compensation: $7.00 per hour.
• Work Model: Fully remote freelance position.
• Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm Pacific Time (tentative).
• This is a freelance role with no benefits package included.