Handyman Jobs in Chicago, IL

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Location: Oak Park / River Forest/Chicago, IL. (Hybrid – In-office with occasional remote work)
Reports To: General Manager


Position Overview


Ace Handyman Services – Oak Park River Forest is seeking a motivated and results-driven business development professional to support and grow our renovation and remodeling business. This role is responsible for bidding residential renovation and remodel projects, generating new leads, developing client relationships, forming business partnerships, and driving revenue. The Business Development Representative will play a key role in expanding market presence while consistently meeting sales and revenue targets. Ace Handyman Services is a fun, dynamic, start-up disrupting the home repair and remodel business by leveraging technology to capitalize on opportunities often overlooked by other general contractors.


Key Responsibilities

• Generate new leads through networking, outreach, referrals, and local business development efforts
  
  
• Identify, pursue, and close new clients for renovation and remodeling projects
  
  
• Develop and maintain strategic business partnerships (property managers, realtors, HOAs, investors, etc.)
  
  
• Bid and price residential renovation and remodeling projects accurately and profitably
  
  
• Meet with homeowners and clients to assess project scope and present project solutions
  
  
• Follow up on leads, estimates, and proposals to close sales
  
  
• Maintain strong client relationships throughout the sales process
  
  
• Consistently meet or exceed assigned revenue and sales targets
  
  
• Collaborate with office staff and production teams to ensure smooth project handoff
  
  
• Track sales activity, pipeline, partnerships, and revenue performance
  
  
• Represent Ace Handyman Services professionally and in alignment with brand standards
  
  

Compensation

• Base Compensation, plus commission after target revenue thresholds are met
  
  
• Commission structure designed to reward performance, lead generation, and revenue growth
  
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of the construction, renovation, or remodeling industry
  
  
• Previous sales and/or business development experience
  
  
• Proven ability to generate leads and close deals
  
  
• Comfortable prospecting, networking, and building partnerships
  
  
• Strong communication, organization, and follow-up skills
  
  
• Ability to work independently with occasional remote work
  
  
• Track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
  
  
• Comfortable using CRM, estimating software, email, and basic sales tools
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience bidding residential renovation or remodel projects
  
  
• Existing local network or relationships in real estate, property management, or construction
  
  
• Background in home services, handyman services, or trades

• Bachelor's degree preferred

Why Join Ace Handyman Services?

• Established national brand with strong local reputation
  
  
• Supportive office staff and structured operations
  
  
• Clear performance expectations and growth potential
  
  
• Opportunity to directly impact revenue and market expansion
  
  

Flexible work from home options available.

Ace Handyman Services is a franchise network of Independently Owned and Operated Franchises. Your application will go directly to the franchise owner, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of that franchise. All inquiries about employment at this franchise should be made directly to the franchise owner, and not to Ace Handyman Services Corporate.