Sales And Marketing Manager
Royal Empire Construction LLC is a licensed general contractor serving the Chicago western suburbs. We handle residential interior renovations such as kitchens and bathrooms, commercial build-outs, and insurance restoration. We're growing quickly and are looking for a marketing and sales specialist to own our online lead generation and keep our US sales team's calendars full. This is a hands-on role. You'll run our ads, manage our website and social media, build automations in GoHighLevel, and personally call and text new leads to book appointments with our sales reps.
Responsibilities:
Paid Advertising Plan, launch, and manage Meta (Facebook/Instagram) and Google Ads campaigns, including Google Local Services Ads
Write ad copy, build audiences, set budgets, and manage bidding
Monitor performance weekly and optimize for cost per booked appointment and cost per signed job, not just cost per lead
Manage conversion tracking and connect ad platforms to our CRM
Website & SEO
Update and maintain our WordPress website: edit pages, add project photos, update service pages, and fix issues
Write and publish SEO blog posts targeting local search terms (for example, "bathroom remodel Elmhurst")
Build and improve landing pages for ad campaigns
Social Media & Content
Create and publish content for Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn
Edit project photos and short-form videos (before/after, job walkthroughs, tips) supplied by our field team
Maintain a consistent posting schedule and brand look across all platforms
GoHighLevel CRM & Automations
Build and manage pipelines, forms, workflows, and automated text/email follow-up sequences
Set up calendars and booking automations for our sales reps
Keep lead records organized and make sure every lead is tracked from first contact to signed contract
Appointment Setting
Call and text new leads quickly, ideally within minutes of them coming in
Qualify leads (project type, budget, timeline, homeownership) and book in-home or on-site appointments for our US sales reps
Follow up with unresponsive leads and re-engage old ones
Confirm appointments and reduce no-shows
Reporting
Send a weekly report covering ad spend, leads, booked appointments, cost per appointment, and content published
3+ years of combined experience in digital marketing and sales, preferably with US clients
Fluent spoken and written English with clear, professional phone communication. You will be speaking directly with American homeowners and business owners.
Proven hands-on experience running Meta Ads and Google Ads campaigns, with results you can show
Hands-on experience with GoHighLevel, including building workflows and automations (please include screenshots or examples)
Experience editing and managing WordPress websites, including page builders such as Elementor
Experience writing SEO blog posts and a working knowledge of local SEO
Experience creating content for Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn
Sales or appointment setting experience, including outbound calling and lead follow-up
Comfortable using Canva, CapCut, or similar tools for graphics and video editing
Able to work US Central Time hours consistently
Reliable high-speed internet, a quiet workspace, a good headset, and a backup power or internet option
Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
Preferred (Nice to Have): Experience marketing for construction, home improvement, roofing, or other home service businesses
Experience using AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) for copywriting, content, and campaign analysis
Google Ads or Meta Blueprint certifications
How to Apply: Please include: Your CV
A short English voice note or video (1–2 minutes) introducing yourself as if you were calling a homeowner who requested a kitchen estimate
Examples of ad campaigns you've run, with results
Screenshots or a description of GoHighLevel automations you've built
Links to websites you've edited or blog posts you've written