Canvass Manager Sacramento, CA Sales Management, Canvassing Management, Sales Territory Management If you post this job on a job board, please do not use company name or salary. Experience level: Mid-senior Experience required: 3 Years Education level: All education level Job function: Sales Industry: Construction Compensation: Total position: 1 Relocation assistance: No Visa sponsorship eligibility: No Role: Canvass Manager Reports To: External Marketing Manager Direct Reports: Canvassers + 1 Field Trainer (8–10 FTE) JOB DESCRIPTION: • The Canvass Manager is responsible for leading, training, and motivating the canvassing team to generate high-quality leads through direct, in-person outreach. • This role oversees daily field operations, manages team performance, ensures compliance with organizational standards, and develops strategies to maximize lead volume and conversion. • The Canvass Manager works closely with marketing and sales leadership to align field efforts with overall business goals. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Recruit, hire, train, and manage canvassing team members • Develop canvassing routes and territory plans for optimal coverage • Set daily and weekly lead generation targets and track team performance • Provide on-site coaching, motivation, and support in the field • Ensure all canvassers follow approved scripts, brand messaging, and professional standards • Monitor and report on lead quality, appointment set/show rates, and conversion metrics • Maintain compliance with all local regulations, permitting requirements, and company policies • Collaborate with marketing leadership on promotional campaigns and seasonal outreach strategies • Coordinate with sales managers to ensure effective lead handoff and feedback loops • Ensure full compliance with required digital tools, including use of the Canvass Master App on company-issued tablets • Lead the integration of digital tools within the canvassing program to enhance real-time tracking, data capture, and follow-up • Promote a positive team culture focused on accountability, performance, and customer engagement SUCCESS PROFILE: • Strong leadership and team-building skills • Motivational coach who thrives in a results-driven environment • Ability to plan strategically and pivot quickly in the field • Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills • Self-starter with strong organizational and time-management abilities • Valid CA driver’s license with a clean driving record QUALIFICATIONS (Ideal Background): • 3+ years of experience in canvassing, door-to-door sales, or field marketing • 1–2 years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred • Experience with performance management, coaching, and incentive-based motivation WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Frequent walking, often up to 10 miles per day, across various neighborhoods and terrains • Exposure to outdoor weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, wind) • Extensive verbal communication with the public and team members • Regular standing, bending, and reaching when engaging potential customers • Ability to carry light materials (brochures, tablets, promotional items) up to 10–15 pounds • Sustained physical stamina to perform canvassing activities for extended periods